Real Estate

What Is a Self-Directed IRA for Real Estate?

When investors hear that they can use IRA money to invest in…
Self-Directed IRA Administration Firm

How to Tell Self-Directed IRA Administration Firms Apart

Quick question. If someone asked you to distinguish between two…
Self-Directed IRA

How to Avoid Prohibited Transactions in a Self-Directed IRA Part 2

Let’s make these abstract concepts a little more practical.…
Prohibited Transactions

How to Avoid Prohibited Transactions in a Self-Directed IRA Part 1

Yes, the Self-Directed IRA has all sorts of benefits. More freedom…
Self-Directed IRA

Why a Self-Directed IRA Is Actually Simple

We know. When you first look up “Self-Directed IRA,” your…
Self-Directed IRAs

How Do Self-Directed IRAs Give You More Options?

There are lots of things you can do to make retirement work.…
Precious Metals

How Precious Metals Fit Into a Self-Directed IRA Strategy Over Time Part 2

How Taxes and Distributions Work with Precious Metals in a Self-Directed…
Precious Metals

How Precious Metals Fit into a Self-Directed IRA Strategy Over Time Part 1

Notice anything about the price of gold lately? Or maybe silver’s?…
Raw Land

Using a Self-Directed IRA to Invest in Raw Land

Few alternative assets offer the kind of tangibility that raw…
Self-Directed IRA Services

What Are Self-Directed IRA Services—and Why American IRA Stands Out

If you’ve spent any time researching retirement investing,…