Want Private Stock in a Self-Directed IRA? Follow These Basic Rules
One of the most powerful ways for people to earn a long-term financial future for themselves is to get in with a company on the ground floor. That way, an […]
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The Potential Upside of Investing in Private Companies with a Self-Directed IRA
According to angel investor Naval Ravikant, “if you don’t own a piece of a business, you don’t have a path towards financial freedom.” This might sound like a blanket statement, […]
How to Protect Against Self-Directed IRA Fraud
When you open a Self-Directed IRA, your investment options may be vastly more varied than your options with an employer-directed IRA. While your employer may choose ETFs or mutual funds, […]
Five Things You Need to Know About a Self-Directed Solo 401(k)
When most investors think about 401(k)s, they think about the typical arrangement: a work-sponsored 401(k) plan. But that does not mean that if you are self-employed, you cannot have a […]
Recent News Roundup: Financial News Relating to Self-Directed IRAs
If you have been holding on to your IRA for a while, there’s a high probability that you have taken a “set it and forget it” approach to investing. But […]
Five Benefits to a Self-Directed HSA
It’s estimated that around 22 million working Americans have a Health Savings Account, or HSA. These tax-free health spending accounts are typically funded by contributions made through your employer; in […]
What is a Conversion for a Self-Directed Roth IRA?
When it comes to funding a Self-Directed Roth IRA, you may have heard of several different options. One of those options is known as a conversion, and it can be […]
How Investors Can Learn More About Self-Directed IRAs
Be honest. The first time you heard about Self-Directed IRAs, did it sound like they were going to be easy to learn about? If you are like most people, you […]
What Can a Parent Do with Self-Direction to Save for Their Child’s Education?
When many investors hear about the concept of self-directing retirement accounts, they might get excited. The idea of putting money aside in investments that they know well—such as a real […]
What Self-Directed IRAs Can a Small Business Use?
For most people, the equation for retirement is simple. Get a job, invest some of that paycheck money in a company 401(k), and hope for the best. But not everyone’s […]