So where is this economy going? This is a question that we ask ourselves everyday. So, in order to make sure that we help you understand how to properly manage your self directed Ira and be best prepared for self directed ira investments, we will go through some data to try and help give you […]
Is It Time For Rental Property In Your Self-Directed IRA
The housing crisis and global economic shock has and will forever change the psyche of the average American for decades to come. No longer is the thought of renting seen as a shortcoming for not striving or attaining the American dream. Renting is now a necessity for many and a financial practicality. Home ownership is […]
The Coming Fiscal Crisis And The Self Directed IRA
We’ve been watching the stock market for the last several weeks and the price of precious metals and we can’t help but be confused at the paradox. First of all you have the markets continuing to go up as if there are no problems with Europe or within the U.S. It was just 5 or […]
Why Bernake’s Inflation Targets Are Good For Metals In A Self Directed IRA
We know that what the Government tells us in regards to economic data is wrong or inaccurate, at best, and purposefully misleading at worst. History suggests that the latter is the case as these false, misleading numbers supports a narrative that the government wants to put forth. This is where our friend Ben Bernake comes […]
False Government numbers and Your Self Directed IRA
This week the US Census Bureau put out their monthly numbers for retail sales. Their figures show that March 2012 sales rose by 0.8%. The non-thinking, media picked up these numbers and put their own spin as to why the numbers were up. The AP reported that the numbers were up because of increased employment. […]
Advantages in Owning an Investment Property
There are many reasons that real estate is such a prestigious industry to get into. It could be that some people get a thrill from auctions or negotiating, or some enjoy the satisfaction of seeing a rundown home turn into the best looking house on the block, or some love seeing their retirement funds grow. […]
ROLL YOUR 401(k) OVER TO AN IRA
You don’t have to leave your 401(k) or other employer retirement plan money in an existing plan if you no longer work for that employer. The same rule applies to an inherited 401(k) or employer retirement plan. Whether it’s your plan or it’s inherited, you can legally and advantageously move those funds into an IRA […]
401k Contribution Limits
Your likely going be getting calls in the next 1-2 months from mySOP people wanting to setup a new plan and push in money, or from current 401k clients wanting to make their annual contributions. Below is a quick little writeup to give them. Pre-Tax 401k Contribution Limits 2010 – $16,500 2011 – $16,500 plus […]
ARE YOU READY FOR THE “AUTO IRA”?
People need to save for retirement now more than ever. President Obama’s proposed legislation will require employers that do not currently offer a retirement savings plan to automatically enroll their employees into a Roth IRA. Employees would be enrolled at a default rate of 3% of compensation to a maximum of $5,000 per year. Auto-enrolled […]
NEW! Self-Directed IRA Video!
What is a Self Directed IRA? How does it work? […]