Private lending from your IRA is a simple way to earn tax-advantaged income for retirement with minimal work involved. Your IRA is the bank and extends loans to individuals and other investors. The most common investment an IRA lends funds for is real estate. However, your IRA … Read More
There is a growing class of individuals who have control of their retirement funds and make their own investing decisions. They don’t rely on retirement plan administrators and brokers to invest for them. They don’t lose sleep at night over the stock market’s performance. They invest in … Read More
Many people prefer the Roth IRA to other retirement savings plans. The income in a Roth grows tax free, and distributions in retirement are tax free, as well. Distributions from a the plan are not included in your income. This can greatly reduce your income tax liability … Read More
Do you understand the difference between self-directed IRAs vs. traditional IRAs? Each plan is governed by the same IRS rules and enjoys tax-advantaged earning. A self-directed IRA is a traditional IRA, but it’s more powerful than the conventional traditional IRA. Self-directed IRAs give plan owners control over … Read More
If you’ve lost your job due to coronavirus, there’s an investing strategy for your old 401(k) funds from that employer that you should know about. There are alternatives to investing in the stock market, and many individuals invest in those assets right now. Tangible assets like real … Read More
In times of economic turmoil, people may feel they need to wait to wait to open a self-directed IRA. Some say they are hesitant to move forward until the market stabilizes. Others want to leave money in their stock account until they “recoup” their losses and get … Read More
There are some people who believe investing in gold and other precious metals is critical to survival if the global economy faces trouble. Well, it’s facing trouble now as the world is fighting the coronavirus pandemic. And, in times of crisis, gold and other precious metals may, … Read More
Affordable housing is always in demand. The cost to purchase and/or rent homes, apartments, and condos today is high. This makes mobile home living appealing to people in low-income brackets. But there are also many affluent retirees who enjoy mobile homes as a second-home getaway in their … Read More
This article covers five ways your self-directed IRA can invest with limited funds. Because, even the most seasoned investors had to start somewhere. And, if you’re new to the freedom of self-directing your IRA or solo 401(k), you may decide to start small until you get the … Read More
If you’re saving for retirement, you probably know you there are investment alternatives to the stock market. You can invest in things besides stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. In fact, many individuals use self-directed IRAs to acquire real estate, gold, private equity, Bitcoin, and much more. But, … Read More
