The Top Five Myths About Self-Directed IRAs
Let’s be honest: not everyone is going to hold a Self-Directed IRA. Many people use traditional brokerages for a more straightforward path to retirement. And for this reason, going off […]
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Can You Hold a Vacation Home in a Self-Directed IRA?
You may already know that with a Self-Directed IRA, you can hold alternative investments like real estate. For that reason, if you have a vacation home, you might wonder: “Well, […]
What You Don’t Know about Precious Metals Investing in a Self-Directed IRA
Precious metals are one of the most time-tested hedges in the entire world of investing. Gold and silver have been around in the world of investing for thousands of […]
Private Company Investing: A Self-Directed IRA Option You Might Not Have Heard Of
“You’re not going to get rich renting out your time,” said investment guru Naval Ravikant. “You must own equity—a piece of a business—to gain your financial freedom.” That’s a […]
How Self-Directed IRAs Give You More Control
Control. Most of us feel like if we just had more of it, our lives would improve—we’d be able to steer our finances, our retirement, and our lives. Yet […]
Four Tips for Getting the Most Out of a Self-Directed Roth IRA
A Roth IRA is a powerful tool. Even without self-direction, it gives investors flexibility for investing without worrying about taxes on the backend, which means that the more value […]
2025 Rules and Regulations for Self-Directed IRAs: What You Need to Know
As of 2025, several important updates have been introduced to Self-Directed Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), impacting contribution limits, catch-up contributions, and Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs). These changes are designed to […]
Start Small, Dream Big: Can You Open a Self-Directed IRA with Limited Funds?
You Don’t Need a Fortune to Get Started The idea of opening a Self-Directed IRA might seem daunting if you have limited funds, but the reality is that you don’t […]
Strategies for Asset Protection against Inflation with a Self-Directed IRA
In 2022, a period of high inflation kicked off—and it rightly scared investors. After all, if you put money in a retirement account and watch it grow at less than […]
Is Now the Perfect Time for a Self-Directed IRA?
Transitioning into a new year. Transitioning into a new phase of government. There’s a lot going on in the world right now, and every investor needs to look out for […]