At Accuplan Benefits Services, we love talking about how you can diversify your retirement portfolio to create a better retirement portfolio. Most financial planners and retirement specialists would agree that a diversified portfolio is an intelligent way to go about investing for the long haul. We at Accuplan focus on self-directed IRAs. We want to talk about how you […]
Self-Directed IRA Paired with Checkbook Control
Accuplan Benefits Services’ IRA LLC, also referred to as an ICO, is a special purpose LLC that the IRA either wholly or partially owns. An IRA LLC allows funds to transfer from the IRA to the LLC legally. With Accuplan, you can be sure that everything is IRS compliant. The account holder sets up the checking account […]
Self-Directed IRA Accounts – Introduction to a Roth IRA
With more than one retirement account option it can be hard to know which account would be best for you. If you are setting up your first or fifth retirement account it can be hard to know which is best for you. The main types of retirement accounts are Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, 401K plans, […]
How and When a Hardship Withdrawal is Allowed in an IRA or 401K
First off, what is a hardship withdrawal? A hardship withdrawal is defined as an emergency withdrawal of retirement funds from a retirement plan. This type of distribution can be allowed without penalty from retirement savings vehicles like Traditional IRAs or 401Ks, given that specific requirements are met. It’s important to note that even if all […]
Accuplan’s Retirement Plans for Self-Employed Individuals and Business Owners
Approaching saving for retirement as a self-employed person has its strategies and can often appear not feasible for savers. We want to dispel any doubts that you may be feeling and help you feel confident that we host the perfect account for you. Each of these account types has its distinct tax advantages, just like […]
Multiple Methods for Investing in Real Estate in a Self-Directed IRA
Utilizing real estate as an investment opportunity is possible with any amount of money. It’s one of the most sustainable methods for building wealth over time. A significant number of the world’s wealthiest people have made their empires using real estate. Real estate is a relatively safe and understood vehicle that gives investors options. Here […]
What are the Potential Pitfalls With a Self-Directed IRA?
Opening up and operating a self-directed IRA is more intensive than a traditional IRA. It can be more intensive because you’re the one in charge. You choose the investments and do all the work that generally someone else does. The other awesome and daunting thing about a self-directed IRA is that there are endless investing opportunities. […]
Investing in Precious Metals with your Retirement Account (updated for 2021)
Should you invest in gold? Answers to this question tend to gravitate toward one extreme or the other. Many investors on one side of this discussion believe that investing in gold is a losing proposition because it does not pay any interest and dividends and it costs money to store and protect. On the other […]
How to Navigate your First 401K/Retirement Plan
Whether you’ve just started your first corporate gig, or if you’ve just been thinking about securing your future, you’ve probably heard the term “401(k)” thrown around a lot, and how you should open one that’s being offered through your workplace. So what is a 401(k) exactly? 401(k) in a Nutshell Having the (k) in its […]
What you Need to Know About REITs Before Diving in
You may or may not know that REITs (real-estate investment trusts) that invest in all sorts of commercial real estate, have been a favorite of investors for years. Why are REITs a favorite? There are a few reasons why. Get used to volatility REITs can definitely play it hot and cold, and they aren’t a […]
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, 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. Whatever your […]
What Does a Small Business Owner Need to Know About SEP IRAs?
A Simplified Employee Pension Plan, or a SEP IRA, is a retirement plan specifically designed for people with self-employment income, like those who are self-employed or are small business owners. A SEP retirement plan can help you contribute funds to your retirement savings account while reducing your taxable income. Who can contribute to a SEP […]