Three Key Requirements for a Self-Directed CESA
When you want to put aside money for someone’s education, it can sometimes feel like your options are limited. And it doesn’t help that education costs are through the roof […]
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Why Do Investors Pick a Self-Directed Solo 401(k)?
The traditional pathway is easy enough to understand. Many investors simply sign up for a 401(k) through their work, have the money come out of their paycheck, and call it […]
The Self-Directed Traditional IRA vs. the Self-Directed Roth IRA
The Self-Directed Traditional IRA, or simply the Traditional IRA itself, is the oldest retirement plan in existence. For this reason, a lot of investors have faith in it and how […]
What Kind of Private Notes Can You Use in a Self-Directed IRA?
In a Self-Directed IRA, one of the many options you have as an investor is to use private notes inside your retirement account. Also known as Self-Directed IRA lending, this […]
What is the Difference Between a Self-Directed IRA Custodian and a Brokerage?
Increasingly in years past, the Self-Directed IRA has gained prominence. You might not have heard of a Self-Directed IRA just five years ago, but with more and more people working […]
What are Nontraditional Retirement Assets in a Self-Directed IRA, anyway?
If you’re a regular follower of this blog, you might have heard us use this term before. Nontraditional retirement assets. But it’s a little vague. What exactly does it mean, […]
What are the Contribution Limits in a Self-Directed SEP IRA?
A Self-Directed SEP IRA, or a simplified employee pension IRA, is one of the best ways for self-employed people to begin using the retirement tax advantages they have available to […]
Know the Limits of Your Self-Directed CESA
If you know the limits of an account, you’ll be far better equipped to make it prosper. That’s especially important for an account that isn’t aimed at you, but rather […]
The Ins and Outs of Investing in Private Companies Within a Self-Directed IRA
For many people, the idea of retirement investing is typically restricted to one style: investing in public companies through the stock market. But there’s an entirely different set of assets […]
Is a Self-Directed Solo 401(k) Just as Good as an Employer-Sponsored 401(k)?
Ask most people about retirement, and you might get an answer like this: Sure, I have a 401(k) through work. I contribute to it out of my paycheck. Not exactly […]