Early Distribution from Your Self-Directed IRA
Life happens. A big expense you had not planned comes along, and you need more money than is readily available. It could be a job loss, major medical expense, tuition, […]
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Buying Florida Properties in your Self-Directed Real Estate IRA
A recent article in the Sarasota Post features the basics of investing in Florida properties using your Self-Directed Real Estate IRA. Of course, the principles are the same everywhere: The […]
Combining Roth and Traditional Accounts in Your Self-Directed IRA
Lots has been written on the advantages and disadvantages of Self-Directed Roth IRAs and Solo 401(K) accounts versus their traditional pre-tax counterparts. And no one knows for sure what tax […]
Things You Need to Know About a Self-Directed Inherited IRA
It is estimated that $30 trillion of intergenerational wealth will be passed down over the next decades, creating both opportunities and risks those inheriting these potentially large sums of money. […]
Private Equity Real Estate in a Self-Directed IRA: A Better Alternative to Bonds
There is little doubt that bonds have lost their luster over the past several years. Once an integral part of a balanced portfolio, they have become riskier than many investors […]
Why Technology is Important in Growing Your Self-Directed IRA
We understand that many people nearing or already at retirement age often do not have or do not rely on new technology within their everyday existence. If all you want […]
Supercharge Your Self-Directed IRA Savings
It is one thing to open a Self-Directed IRA account. It is another thing to be diligent about funding it to the max, year in and year out. But every […]
Self-Directed Roth IRA Conversions
A qualified rollover contribution is one of the many ways in which a Self-Directed Roth IRA can be funded. With a qualified rollover contribution, assets are moved from a traditional […]
Real Estate Self-Directed IRA Investing in Hawaii
Hawaii’s mild year-round climate and unparalleled natural beauty make it a potentially attractive place for Real Estate Self-Directed IRA investing. Land is scarce and in high demand – and the […]
Private Equity Investing – A Primer for Self-Directed IRA Investors
Many people we speak to are unaware that the Self-Directed IRA and other retirement accounts are flexible enough to allow for all kinds of different asset classes. You do not […]