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
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
Real estate IRAs are a favored strategy savvy individuals use to build wealth for retirement. There are sophisticated investors who can invest in these assets without hesitation, but many others are unsure how to invest in real estate in an IRA. If you fit into the latter … Read More
If you’re the type to plan, you probably created retirement and financial goals towards the end of last year. But perhaps you didn’t, or maybe you’re just beginning to start saving for retirement. Either way, this article provides a retirement planning checklist for 2022 that can get … Read More
Self-directed IRAs and other savings plans are used by people who want to control their own retirement funds and investment decisions. After all, who is better qualified to secure a successful future for yourself than you are? If you agree, we encourage you to explore a new … Read More
Even though 2021 is almost over, you have time to implement a few retirement planning tax strategies that can impact your potential income tax liability due on April 15. These strategies can help you now and set you up for a successful 2022. This article is short, … Read More
The House Ways and Means Committee recently released proposed tax legislation intended to pay for President Biden’s $3.5 trillion infrastructure bill. Several provisions severely restrict your freedom to self-direct the investments in your IRA. Continue reading to find out how you can protect your self-directed IRA. Regardless of … Read More
Choosing the right investment for your portfolio can be challenging, especially with a stock market that’s currently erratic due to the delta variant of COVID-19. People who use self-directed IRAs don’t like to rely on the stock market. They want to use investment alternatives to the stock … 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
