Contribution limits for retirement and other tax-sheltered savings plans are subject to change every year. Sometimes there are no changes; other times you’ll see the IRS bump the annual limits up a bit. The IRS recently released retirement plan contribution limits for 2023 and there are some … Read More
Many people prefer the Roth IRA to other retirement savings plans. The income grows tax free, and distributions in retirement from a Roth IRA are tax free, as well. Distributions from the plan are not included in your income, which can greatly reduce your income tax liability … Read More
While most of us start preparing our income taxes at the beginning of the year, there are moves you can take now to help relieve your tax burden before the year ends. When it comes to retirement planning there are strategies that can maximize your savings benefits, … Read More
The IRS goes to great lengths to explain the prohibited transaction of your IRA dealing with disqualified persons. Prohibited transactions in your IRA can incur penalty, taxation, and even the loss of the tax-sheltered status of your account. However, there’s one tactic IRS regulations do allow that … Read More
Partnering funds to invest is not a new practice. Savvy investors pool funds for a few reasons. Doing so decreases an investor’s liability should the venture run amok. Partnerships also help individuals invest in lucrative assets they’re unable to acquire alone. This strategy also works if you … Read More
Solo 401(k) plans allow corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships with no employees (aside from you, your spouse, and/or business partner) to make contributions toward retirement. Self-directed solo 401(k) plans give small business owners the freedom and control to choose their own assets and use alternative investments to … Read More
The Roth IRA is one of the most popular plans for individuals who are saving for retirement. Self-directed Roth IRAs are even more powerful because they allow you to invest in alternative assets like real estate, private equity, private lending, and more. Understanding how self-directed Roth accounts … Read More
IRAs are one of several ways you finance your retirement. You may have a pension plan and/or Social Security benefits along with personal savings, but IRA tax benefits play a critical role in your savings strategy to retire in style. The information below applies to typical and … Read More
In times of economic turmoil, people may feel they need 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 back to … Read More
You may already know that real estate is a popular asset in self-directed retirement plans. But stock market alternatives include much more than real estate. The alternative investment class offers many possibilities beyond Wall Street stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. This article provides a deeper look into … Read More
