Why Choose a Self-Directed SIMPLE IRA?
When you hear about a “simple” IRA, you have to be careful. After all, some people might use the term as an unofficial way to describe, say, a Traditional IRA. […]
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Growing Money with Self-Directed IRA Private Notes
Any retirement investor wants to make sure that their hard-earned money is working diligently to secure a financial future. But there’s a simple question that arises out of that. How? […]
Passive Investing within a Self-Directed IRA
What is financial freedom? Some define it in different ways, but the clearest line between investing and achieving financial freedom is simple: having more money coming in through passive investments […]
Later-in-Life Benefits to Self-Directed IRAs
Self-Directed IRAs are a great way to save for retirement. These accounts allow you to invest in a variety of assets, including real estate, precious metals, and private businesses. In […]
The Gold IRA: Managing Risks, Maximizing Benefits
Investing in precious metals has been around for a while. In fact, many people have considered it a reliable strategy for diversifying one’s portfolio and hedging against economic uncertainties. A […]
Learn These Key Self-Directed IRA Investment Options
Retirement investing doesn’t have to be scary or complicated. In fact, there are some key Self-Directed IRA investment options that can help you reach your goals. Whether you’re looking for […]
Estate Planning with a Self-Directed IRA
A Self-Directed IRA is a great way to take control of your estate planning and secure your financial future. Investing through these accounts allows you to diversify your portfolio and […]
Does Your Self-Directed IRA Require a Financial Advisor?
Read enough articles here at American IRA and you might see us recommend speaking some things over with a financial advisor. “Wait,” you might think—“isn’t a Self-Directed IRA administration firm […]
Self-Directed IRA Prohibited Transactions Made Simple
Prohibited Transactions Made Simple Here at American IRA, we often get asked about what kind of prohibited transactions are allowed in a Self-Directed IRA. While there are some restrictions, there […]
Diversification in a Self-Directed IRA
If you’ve read this blog over the past few years, you know that we’re constantly talking about diversification. But what does diversification mean? And why does it matter? Let’s zoom […]