When it comes to saving for retirement, individuals have a range of options to choose from. Among the popular choices are self-directed individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and employer-sponsored 401(k) plans. Each of these retirement plans can benefit your retirement savings strategy. When you understand the differences between these plans, you can make more informed decisions […]
Gold, with its enduring beauty, rarity, and intrinsic value, has captivated humanity throughout the ages. It has served as a form of currency, symbolizing wealth and power, while also acting as a reliable store of value. Gold has always held an allure due to its stability and reputation as a safe investment, even during uncertain […]
The world of investing can be a daunting one, especially for those who are new to it. Investing can be discouraging due to its complexity, risks, and a lack of knowledge with the options. Despite the potential rewards, one may still be hesitant. When investing in a self-directed IRA, barriers, and concerns can be overwhelming. […]
Contributing to a Roth IRA is a smart move that can offer several benefits, and with Tax Day here, now is the perfect time to consider contributing. No Changes to Your Tax Return Roth IRA contributions are not tax-deductible, unlike other retirement accounts, such as a traditional IRA or a Health Savings Account (HSA). That […]
How Many IRAs Can I Have? If you are saving for retirement, you may be considering opening more retirement accounts. Individual retirement accounts (IRAs) can be a great option if you want to contribute more to your retirement beyond your employer-sponsored plan or if you don’t have a retirement plan through your employer. While there is […]
If you own a self-directed IRA or you’re looking to open one, you may come across some new phrases, such as UBIT and UDFI. At Accuplan, we want you as informed as possible so you can make wise investment decisions with your self-directed IRA, which is why we’ve covered the information you need to know about these taxes below. What Are UBIT Taxes? Unrelated […]
With a self-directed IRA, you can invest in alternative assets that you may not be able to with a conventional IRA. These alternative assets include real estate and tax liens. Tax lien investments through a self-directed IRA are tax-deferred, so you can diversify your portfolio and retain tax advantages. Tax liens typically require just a […]
If you are looking to open a retirement account, you may be considering a SIMPLE IRA. To help you determine whether a SIMPLE IRA is right for you, we cover what it is, how it works, who may want to use it, why you may want to use it and how you can open this […]
A Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees (SIMPLE) IRA is an individual retirement account set up for employees through smaller employers. Typically, these smaller employers have a maximum of 100 employees and do not offer any other retirement plan. If you are a small business owner looking for employee retirement plan options, you may be […]
You can save for a comfortable retirement by contributing to your 401(k) or IRA throughout your working life. The goal is to keep as much of your savings as possible when you reach retirement age. However, if you don’t take your required minimum distributions (RMDs), you may lose some of that money you’ve worked to […]
With an individual retirement account (IRA), you can save for your retirement while also saving on your taxes. If you are self-employed or simply looking to open another retirement account, you may want to consider a traditional or Roth IRA. Before you can decide which one is right for you, you must first understand what […]
Setting up a self-directed IRA is a great way to take control of your retirement funds by investing in assets like real estate, gold and other options. The IRS has outlined several rules regarding investing in an IRA or 401k, including the disqualified persons rule. In short, a disqualified person is anyone in a position […]
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