Checkbook IRA Fees: What You Need to Know
A Checkbook IRA can be one of the most liberating ways to invest. But does that freedom come at a price? You might be surprised. Checkbook IRA fees do exist, […]
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Is it Time to Use a Checkbook Control LLC?
Looking for a way to take more direct control of your retirement investments? Sick of the limited options a traditional brokerage offers you? Maybe you want more flexibility in your […]
The Legal Implications of Starting a Business with a Self-Directed IRA
When most people imagine starting up a business, it’s usually with a specific image in mind. Maybe they imagine the garage startup, a business that they can run from their […]
Self-Directed SEP IRA Real Estate: A Path for Easier Retirement?
A SEP IRA. An investment property like a single family home. Ever thought that the two can’t mix, like they’re oil and water? You’d be surprised. With a Self-Directed SEP […]
Important Update: Change in Client Portal URL
Notice to All Clients of American IRA Subject: Important Update: Change in Client Portal URL Dear Valued Clients, We hope this message finds you well. We are writing to inform […]
What Investors Need to Know About Checkbook IRA Fees
Looking around at the retirement investing options, but don’t see one you like? You might be in the market for a Checkbook IRA. In a Checkbook IRA, you use a […]
What You Need in a Self-Directed IRA LLC Operating Agreement
It’s a simple arrangement, when you think about it. You hold an LLC within a Self-Directed IRA. That LLC has a checking account. The control of that checking account then […]
Transferring Out of Quest Trust Company? Maybe American IRA is the Better Alternative
A lot of retirement investors have relied on Quest Trust Company (QTC) over the years. Founded over 20 years ago, QTC served as a Self-Directed IRA custodian for many—not only […]
Setting Up a Self-Directed Roth IRA LLC: Essential Considerations
A Single Member LLC, or limited liability company, is a simple construct. It’s a company with one owner—you, in this case. And with that arrangement, you’d be amazed at what […]
The Role of Self-Directed IRAs in Legacy Planning and Wealth Transfer
Self-directed IRAs (SDIRAs) are powerful tools not just for retirement savings but also for legacy planning and wealth transfer. These investment vehicles offer the flexibility to include a broader array […]