You being able to invest in what you want is equally as important as you become familiar with the rules and laws involved. It can definitely be overwhelming, but it’s not at all impossible to go from novice to knowledgeable. The reason we stress this so much is that is due to the off chance […]
Category: Self-Directed IRA Rules
What are the IRA Types Someone can Hold?
An IRA is an account for individuals. Whether or not they have an employer 401K program that they’re contributing to already, or if they just want to save more money for retirement. There are a lot of reasons why people choose to open an IRA, but the main reason is independence. You’re given a choice […]
Rules and Limitations for Owning Real Estate Through an IRA
Buying real estate through your IRA is a lucrative and competitive business. It can substantially increase the return on your IRA’s investment, and make for a big, cushiony retirement nest egg. One of the biggest reasons that more people don’t take advantage of owning a real estate IRA is all the rules and confusion that […]
The Rules of Buying Property with your Real Estate IRA
Real estate is one of the most sought-after and lucrative hard asset types that investors love. It’s popular because it’s not just single-family homes, but commercial real estate, farmland, business parks, apartment complexes, and more. What most Americans don’t know is that you’re allowed to invest in these types of real estate with your self-directed […]
A Look at the 2018 IRA Contribution Limits
You may or may not have caught the news, but the IRS announced last October that it was increasing the 401K contribution limit from $18,000 to $18,500. This is the first jump in that ceiling since 2015. The new limits were announced last October, and they also apply to 403(b)s, the majority of 457 plans […]
What’s Prohibited Within your Self-Directed IRA?
Before opening a self-directed IRA, it’s important to know the rules that are in place. Failure to understand, to partake in prohibited transactions, or deal with disqualified persons can have serious implications like the disqualification of your self-directed IRA, which may lead to penalties and taxes. The good news is that it’s pretty easy to […]
Self Directed IRA Rules Are Crucial To Know
Self-Directed IRA Rules It is very important that you understand the rules related to Self-Directed IRA and 401k investing. I recently read an excellent article by the Wall Street Journal where someone was not familiar with the self-directed IRA rules related to self-directed IRA investing and their entire IRA became disqualified. There are many investment benefits […]