Down to the Wire: Top Tips for Self-Directed IRA Owners About to Retire
The time went by fast, didn’t it? It seems like yesterday we were just starting out, thinking it would be forever when the older people were us. Now the bluehairs […]
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Common Mistakes in Self-Directed IRA LLC Operating Agreements
Every LLC you put in a Self-Directed IRA needs an operating agreement. But if you don’t draft the operating agreement properly, you could make your LLC nearly impossible to run, […]
As Stocks Soar, Advisors Suggest Diversifying with Self-Directed IRAs
As major U.S. stock indices continue to climb to ever greater record highs, more financial planners are encouraging their clients to direct a portion of their retirement portfolios to self-directed […]
Another Good Reason to Buy Rentals In Your Real Estate IRA
Another Good Reason to Buy Rentals in Your Real Estate IRA With Bitcoin currently making some investors thrilled and others nervous—not to mention a bull market that seems to have […]
Affected by Hurricane Damage? You May Be Able to Tap Your Self-Directed IRA or 401(k)
If you are undergoing financial hardship because of damage from one of this years’ devastating hurricanes, Congress just cut you some slack: People affected by Hurricanes Maria, Harvey or Irma […]
Why You Need Rental Income in a Self-Directed Roth IRA
Why You Need Rental Income in a Self-Directed Roth IRA What is a Roth IRA, and why do investment professionals recommend it so vigorously? If you’re new to retirement advice, […]
The Best and Worst Cities for Retiring with a Real Estate IRA
The Best and Worst Cities for Retiring with a Real Estate IRA USA Today recently released its list of the best and worst cities for retirement, and the results are […]
The Hottest Markets for Real Estate IRAs
The most important factor in real estate, they say, is “location, location, location!” And so it goes with real estate IRAs, as well. All real estate ultimately comes down to […]
Study Portends Bright Future for Private Equity in Self-Directed IRAs
Private Equity is still proving to be a compelling asset class for self-directed IRA investors – continuing to outstrip the general stock market. According to a recent report from Coller […]
Women Falling Behind in IRA, Self Directed IRA and Other Retirement Savings
A recent Transamerica study found a large and pervasive gender gap when it comes to preparing for retirement. On average, Transamerica found, women have only about a third of the […]