Self-Directed Solo 401(k)

Why Do Investors Pick a Self-Directed Solo 401(k)?

The traditional pathway is easy enough to understand. Many investors…
The Self-Directed Traditional IRA vs. the Self-Directed Roth IRA

The Self-Directed Traditional IRA vs. the Self-Directed Roth IRA

The Self-Directed Traditional IRA, or simply the Traditional…
What Kind of Private Notes Can You Use in a Self-Directed IRA?

What Kind of Private Notes Can You Use in a Self-Directed IRA?

In a Self-Directed IRA, one of the many options you have as an…
Can You Use a Brokerage Account in a Self-Directed IRA?

What is the Difference Between a Self-Directed IRA Custodian and a Brokerage?

Increasingly in years past, the Self-Directed IRA has gained…
Alternative Investments

What are Nontraditional Retirement Assets in a Self-Directed IRA, anyway?

If you’re a regular follower of this blog, you might have heard…
Contribution Limits on Self-Directed IRAs are Going Up

What are the Contribution Limits in a Self-Directed SEP IRA?

A Self-Directed SEP IRA, or a simplified employee pension IRA,…
Self-Directed CESA

Know the Limits of Your Self-Directed CESA

If you know the limits of an account, you’ll be far better…
What are “Private” Investments in a Self-Directed IRA?

The Ins and Outs of Investing in Private Companies Within a Self-Directed IRA

For many people, the idea of retirement investing is typically…
Why is the Self-Directed Solo 401(k) Like an IRA on Steroids?

Is a Self-Directed Solo 401(k) Just as Good as an Employer-Sponsored 401(k)?

Ask most people about retirement, and you might get an answer…
Roth IRA Investing Benefits—is Self-Directing the Way to Go?

Is a Self-Directed Roth IRA Right for You?

Anyone interested in retirement knows that there are a lot of…