How Home Buyers are Using a Physical Inspection Contingency
When an investor buys a home, they need confidence that what they see is what they get. To help make that happen, it is common for investors to use a […]
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Warning Signs of a Bad Self-Directed IRA Administration Firm
When you use a Self-Directed IRA, it is only natural to want to feel like you are in good hands. You should have trust that the Self-Directed IRA administration firm […]
Do Self-Directed IRAs Help Investors During a Crisis?
The COVID-19 pandemic has had devastating effects on the economy, the health of our citizens, and even our way of life. There is no doubt that this is a “Black […]
Steps for Determining the Best Self-Directed IRA Option
Many investors turn to Self-Directed IRAs because they want access to nontraditional retirement assets as they build a retirement portfolio. That means they will be able to easily invest in […]
Making Your Own Decisions with a Self-Directed IRA
Across the world, many people put their retirement decisions off. Or they might not ever make them. As it turns out, only a fraction of Americans are what you might […]
Who Constitutes a “Disqualified Person” in a Self-Directed IRA?
Of all the rules important for managing a Self-Directed IRA, it just may be one of the most important: knowing how to avoid transacting with a “Disqualified person” within a […]
Statistics You Need to Know About Self-Directed Roth IRAs
Why do investors flock to Roth IRAs? There are a few reasons. People love the idea that the money they put in a Roth IRA has already been taxed—since the […]
What Investors Should Know About Self-Directed IRAs Before a New Year
The New Year is always a powerful point at which to begin a new resolution. But for retirement investors, is it a good time to get started with a new […]
The Specific Advantages of a Self-Directed SEP IRA
Why open a Self-Directed SEP IRA? For many investors, the question is a non-starter, because they do not have any self-employment possibilities that make the SEP IRA possible for themselves. […]
Is a Self-Directed IRA Good for the Era of Social Distancing?
As of this writing, the United States is in the midst of a surge in COVID-19 cases. It has made it difficult for just about anyone to function as they […]