Alternative Investments

What Exactly are Self-Directed IRA Alternative Asset Classes?

You may have heard us talk about investing in “alternative…
Understanding Tax Liens in a Self-Directed IRA

Understanding Tax Liens as a Self-Directed IRA Investment

For many retirement investments, it’s easy to see the path…
What About Contribution Limits with Self-Directed Traditional and Roth IRAs?

What are Catch-Up Contributions in a Self-Directed Roth IRA?

It’s easy to look at the possible contributions in a Self-Directed…
Self-Directed Traditional IRA

Who is Eligible for a Self-Directed Traditional IRA?

Ask around about retirement accounts and you’ll learn that…
Why Choose a Self-Directed SIMPLE IRA?

What Makes the Self-Directed SIMPLE IRA Different?

When you hear about investing with Self-Directed IRAs, you might…
What are “Private” Investments in a Self-Directed IRA?

What Kinds of Private Company Investing Can You Do with a Self-Directed IRA?

When using a Self-Directed IRA, perhaps the most obvious change…
What are the Unique Rules of the Self-Directed Solo 401(k)?

What Do Investors Need to Open a Self-Directed Solo 401(k)?

For people who traditionally invest through an employer, the…
Self-Directed CESA

The Top Questions of People Considering a Self-Directed CESA

When you need to save for a child’s education, it can be an…
Self-Directed Gold IRA

What are the Limits of a Self-Directed Gold IRA?

The math is simple: if you believe that gold holds on to its…
Who can Invest in a Self-Directed SEP IRA?

Who Can Invest in a Self-Directed SEP IRA?

It’s easy to think that some retirement accounts aren’t available…