Home Prices “Cooled” at a Record-Breaking Rate in July
Traditionally, real estate is stable enough that it never crashes as quickly as the stock market. That’s one reason many real estate investors flock to Real Estate IRAs—they know that […]
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Why You Should Consider a Self-Directed SEP IRA
When it comes to saving for retirement, there are a lot of options out there. But one option that often gets overlooked is the Self-Directed SEP IRA. A Self-Directed SEP […]
Why Invest with a Self-Directed IRA?
A Self-Directed IRA’s chief advantage is that it makes it easy to invest in alternative investments: tax liens, real estate, private notes, precious metals, and more. And while this seems […]
Tips for Avoiding Prohibited Transactions in a Self-Directed IRA
What you’ve heard is true: you can use a Self-Directed IRA for all sorts of retirement assets and classes. In fact, there are so many assets you can turn to […]
Is the Housing Market a “Major Headwind” for the Economy?
A lot of people like to look at housing numbers as a sort of weathervane for the economy. And that often bears out. In the 2007-2009 Great Financial Crisis, housing […]
Is it Time for a Self-Directed CESA?
Savings can be one of the most potent indicators of the health of an economy. When investors have a lot of savings, it’s true that they’re not spending as much—but […]
How to Set Up a Self-Directed Real Estate IRA
The idea of holding real estate by the time you hit retirement age is an appealing one. Real estate assets have the potential to generate passive income. However, it also […]
What is a Self-Directed Roth IRA?
A Self-Directed Roth IRA is a type of individual retirement account that allows you to invest your funds in a variety of different assets. Different investment options are limited only […]
Self-Directed IRA vs. Traditional IRA
What happens when you have to decide between a Self-Directed IRA and a Traditional IRA? Well, you’d be surprised. The answer isn’t necessarily as straightforward as you might think. But […]
Private IRA Lending FAQs
When you use a Self-Directed IRA for Private IRA Lending, you open up all sorts of potential retirement investing avenues. For example, while many people traditionally invest in stocks and […]