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Category: Self-Directed IRA

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August 5, 2022Scott MaurerPlans for Individuals

How Self-Directed Roth IRAs Can Build Retirement Wealth

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

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May 25, 2022Scott MaurerAlternative Investments

How Safe Are Your Retirement Savings When Stocks Tumble?

If your retirement plan holds stock, you’re probably aware that your portfolio will take a few hits over your lifetime. Everyone loves bull markets, but you should be prepared for bear markets, too. This article explains how alternative investments can help offset losses when the stocks tumble. What … Read More

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April 30, 2022Scott MaurerAlternative Investments

5 Ways to Perform Due Diligence on Investment Options for Your IRA

Self-directed IRAs come with a great deal of freedom, giving you control over your retirement funds and the unique ability to choose your own assets. However, the responsibility of performing due diligence on investment options also falls on your shoulders, as well—and it is critical to the … Read More

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April 23, 2022Scott MaurerRetirement Planning

How to Invest Old 401(k) Funds When You Change Jobs

Don’t forget about your 401(k) when you change jobs. If you have a retirement plan housed with your old employer, you don’t have to leave it there. You have a few options that allow you to continue invest old 401(k) funds when you find new employment. This … Read More

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April 1, 2022Scott MaurerAlternative Investments

Renewable Energy Investment Alternatives to Oil and Gas for Your IRA

In today’s tumultuous geopolitical climate, oil and gas prices are soaring worldwide. As a result, you may be considering renewable energy investment alternatives to oil and gas in your retirement portfolio. Whether your goal is to support a greener environment or to capitalize on the potential returns … Read More

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February 16, 2022Scott MaurerIRS Rules and Regulations

2 Ways Your Retirement Plan May Owe UBIT and 3 Ways to Avoid It

Yes, it’s true. There are times when your IRA can owe tax, even though retirement plans are tax-advantaged accounts. There are two ways your retirement plan can incur tax, and you must be aware of these rules to comply with the IRS. Failure to do so can … Read More

7 Easy Ways to Build Retirement Wealth Right Now
December 2, 2021Scott MaurerRetirement Planning

7 Ways to Build Retirement Wealth the Right Way

The pandemic has caused significant health and financial issues over the past two years. True to form, the stock market has played its typical part of rising and falling during this period of economic uncertainty and rising inflation. If your retirement plan has suffered or if you … Read More

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August 27, 2021Scott MaurerAlternative Investments

Ways to Improve Your Financial Health When Inflation Is on the Rise

How are your finances looking these days? Inflation is on the rise, making it tough for individuals and families to climb out of the coronavirus recession. If you are looking for ways to improve your financial health, then read on. The tips below can help you realign … Read More

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July 2, 2020Scott MaurerAlternative Investments

How to Start a Self-Directed IRA and Invest in Alternative Assets

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

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May 14, 2020Scott MaurerAlternative Investments

Lost Your Job Due to Coronavirus? Here’s a Strategy for Your Old 401(k) Funds

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

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