Is It Possible to Have a Self-Directed Solo 401(k) Without an Employer?
Many people might be used to the concept of a 401(k) plan through an employer. They know that they can set aside a certain amount of pretax money with each […]
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How to Use a Self-Directed IRA
A concept like a Self-Directed IRA can sound like a complicated bit of financial maneuvering. But as you’ll find out, learning how to use a Self-Directed IRA doesn’t have to […]
Self-Directed IRA Companies: What Do They Do?
If you’ve ever looked into using a Self-Directed IRA for retirement, you might understand the appeal. They have the benefits of enabling the retirement investor to place a wider range […]
Self-Directed Real Estate IRA Distributions: Things to Know
What is a Self-Directed Real Estate IRA? Simple: it’s a Self-Directed retirement account, such as a Self-Directed Roth IRA, in which you invest funds into real estate. Your ability to […]
How to Start a Self-Directed IRA
For people who have been researching Self-Directed IRAs for what seems like months on end, the process can start to feel a little complicated. We call this analysis paralysis. By […]
Investment Options for Self-Directed IRAs
You may have heard about using a Self-Directed IRA if you’re currently planning toward retirement from active work. An individual retirement account or arrangement (IRA) is a type of retirement account that […]
Self-Directed IRA Cryptocurrency: A Valid Asset?
It’s not often that a new asset class is born right under your nose. But unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the past several years, you will have […]
Learn These Three Things About a Self-Directed SEP IRA Before Getting Started
When you take on a Self-Directed IRA into your portfolio, you’re also taking on some degree of responsibility. For many investors, that’s just fine by them—they want the additional responsibility […]
Self-Directed Brokerage Account Definition
You might have heard of a brokerage account, which gives you access to trading the stock market. You might have heard of a Self-Directed IRA, which means that you take […]
Questions to Ask Yourself Before Selecting a Self-Directed IRA
If you’ve heard of self-directing an IRA before, it means that you’re probably aware that you can use a retirement account for all sorts of retirement assets: real estate, precious […]