Self-Directed IRA vs. Self-Directed IRA LLC

Self-Directed IRA vs. Self-Directed IRA LLC

Many investors have sought alternatives to non-traditional investments to take control of their retirement. Self-directed IRAs offer investors an alternative to traditional investments, allowing them to choose from more asset categories. There are two options for self-directed IRAs — standard self-directed IRAs and self-directed IRA LLCs with checkbook control. With both these accounts, you have […]

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401k rollover basics

401(k) Rollover Basics

If you leave your job or retire, you may be wondering what your options are for a 401(k) rollover. Determining where you want to roll over your 401(k) is a crucial decision that can result in significant savings or costs. When you roll over your 401(k) with high-fee investments to your new employer’s 401(k) plan […]

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IRA Transfers vs. Rollovers

IRA Transfers vs. Rollovers

If you are new to investing, you may be unsure about the difference between an IRA transfer and a rollover. These two processes are similar, which is why they can be so easily confused. Still, they have key differences. If handled incorrectly, you may face greater costs, so it is crucial to know the difference […]

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Invest Easier With An IRA LLC

For those of you thinking about setting up a self-directed IRA or even those who already have a self-directed IRA, there is a way to take your self-directed IRA and improve it for faster investing and any bills that need to be paid from the account. All of this can be done without having to […]

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The US Outlook And Your Self Directed IRA

Despite the many negative macro economic factors that are negatively impacting the US and the US recovery, the US is in relatively better shape than other countries. This may sound contradictory to some of our prior blog postings, but its not when we compare the US to other countries. So, we thought we would highlight […]

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Self Directed IRA Real Estate Trends

Real estate has and continues to be a key holding in a large percentage of self directed IRAs. We saw the activity level high in pre-2008 and now, we see that level coming back, but for different reasons. Below we will look at a couple of key metrics to give you an idea as to […]

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