Preparing for a Self-Directed Checkbook IRA: What You Need to Know
Thinking about a Self-Directed Checkbook IRA to help you build a substantial retirement portfolio? That’s great. But it does not mean that it’s a decision you will want to make […]
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Entries by Jim Hitt
What You Need to Know About Investing in a Self-Directed Solo 401(k)
Many people are familiar with the concept of 401(k) investing. Because so many people get these plans through their place of employment, it is often simply a matter of filling […]
Is Now a Great Time for a Self-Directed IRA?
Is it a great time to open a Self-Directed IRA? To be clear, this is not a good time for most people. There are a lot of people suffering during […]
What Real Estate Investors Need to Know About Self-Directed IRAs
Imagine this: you have reached retirement age, and once you embrace that first day of having nothing to do at home, it hits you. You no longer have income coming […]
How to Handle a Self-Directed CESA (Coverdell Savings Account) During a Crisis
When there is a potential economic crisis, the last thing on your mind is that you need to save more. Yet there are real concerns that investors need to think […]
Warnings for People Who Ignore Self-Directed IRAs
Any one of us would not ignore a warning on the weather app in our phone, or a warning in a stock ticker. But what about when it comes to […]
Self-Directed Real Estate IRA Investors – Find Value in These Growing Smaller Cities
Value-seeking Self-Directed Real Estate IRA investors may want to look beyond high-priced tier-one coastal cities. After years of appreciation outpacing renter income, and with today’s record low interest rates, upside […]
What Does a Self-Directed Checkbook IRA Look Like?
When you establish a Self-Directed Checkbook IRA, what does the arrangement look like—and how might it help you become a better retirement investor? Too many investors are thrown off by […]
What the CARES Act Means for Self-Directed IRA Owners
The rules just changed. COVID-19 has been a game-changer in many ways—to our way of life, to the way we invest, to the way we think about the economy. But […]
Minimize Your Tax Bill When Selling a Highly Appreciated Home
The exclusion of capital gains on the sale of personal residences is one of the biggest tax breaks individuals can qualify for. The amount you can exclude is as follows: […]