Self-Directed Roth IRA Tips for Newbies
You’ve heard of the term “newbie,” right? Usually reserved for worlds of video games, online communities, or new skills. However it actually means anyone who’s a rookie to a new […]
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What Makes the Best Self-Directed IRA Custodian
A Self-Directed IRA Custodian is a financial institution that provides custodial services for self-directed retirement accounts. But not all Self-Directed IRA Custodians are created equal. So, what separates the good […]
Private Company Investing Within a Self-Directed IRA
When most investors approach an IRA, it often comes with an emphasis on public companies. Public companies that comprise the stock market can make for an aggressive, well-diversified portfolio—in fact, […]
Big Losses for Home Flipper: Opportunities for Self-Directed IRAs?
One of the most appealing aspects of using a Real Estate IRA—that is, a Self-Directed IRA in which you invest in real estate assets—is the possibility that real estate will […]
Home Prices “Cooled” at a Record-Breaking Rate in July
Traditionally, real estate is stable enough that it never crashes as quickly as the stock market. That’s one reason many real estate investors flock to Real Estate IRAs—they know that […]
Why You Should Consider a Self-Directed SEP IRA
When it comes to saving for retirement, there are a lot of options out there. But one option that often gets overlooked is the Self-Directed SEP IRA. A Self-Directed SEP […]
Why Invest with a Self-Directed IRA?
A Self-Directed IRA’s chief advantage is that it makes it easy to invest in alternative investments: tax liens, real estate, private notes, precious metals, and more. And while this seems […]
Tips for Avoiding Prohibited Transactions in a Self-Directed IRA
What you’ve heard is true: you can use a Self-Directed IRA for all sorts of retirement assets and classes. In fact, there are so many assets you can turn to […]
Is the Housing Market a “Major Headwind” for the Economy?
A lot of people like to look at housing numbers as a sort of weathervane for the economy. And that often bears out. In the 2007-2009 Great Financial Crisis, housing […]
Is it Time for a Self-Directed CESA?
Savings can be one of the most potent indicators of the health of an economy. When investors have a lot of savings, it’s true that they’re not spending as much—but […]