Beware These Myths About Self-Directed Real Estate IRAs
When it comes to Real Estate IRAs, many people have a lot of strong opinions, and not all of those opinions are on solid footing. This leads to the rise […]
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What You Didn’t Know about the Self-Directed Solo 401(k)
Talk about the 401(k) around the water cooler and most people think they know what you mean. It’s an employer-sponsored retirement plan, and maybe not everyone understands it, but they […]
Why Some Investors Use a Self-Directed IRA for a Single Member LLC
The Single Member LLC can be a powerful tool for building a business. But why do so many investors like to put it under the umbrella of a Self-Directed IRA? […]
What are the Features that Define a Self-Directed SIMPLE IRA?
For many investors who are new to the various retirement accounts available to them, the SIMPLE IRA can sound like an oxymoron. Simple? How is that the case when there’s […]
Consider These Advantages to the Self-Directed SEP IRA
For the self-employed, building a retirement portfolio can sometimes feel like you are at a disadvantage. After all, every dollar towards retirement has to come out of your pocket, rather […]
The Specific Benefits of the Self-Directed Roth IRA
Many people know that a Roth IRA has all sorts of benefits. And of course, many people point to the fact that it’s a tax-advantaged account that allows investors to […]
How Can an Investor Use a Self-Directed IRA for Private Companies?
Ask someone how they invest for retirement, and you’ll likely get a simple response: the stock market. However, there is a wide world of investments out there, and they don’t […]
What Investors Should Know about Different Self-Directed Retirement Accounts
Many investors know that there are a wide variety of retirement investments available to them. But when it comes time to choose an account, they might not always know the […]
What About Contribution Limits with Self-Directed Traditional and Roth IRAs?
You might know all about Traditional and Roth IRAs. You may even know all about self-directed Traditional and Roth IRAs. This means that you know how they function, and that […]
What are the “Other” Investments are Allowed in a Self-Directed IRA?
It’s not the first page you might see at American IRA—but it hints at an important truth about why investors seek out Self-Directed IRAs in the first place. We’re talking […]