Do you have an IRA or a 401K? According to the Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances, in 2013, about 45 percent of households aged 25 to 64 had balances in retirement accounts. Do those 45 percent of Americans know what their retirement accounts are invested in? Most likely not, and that doesn’t bother […]
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What you Didn’t Know was Possible with your IRA
It’s not difficult to imagine that the majority of U.S citizens have heard of an IRA. It’s equally imaginable that most have not heard of a self-directed IRA. A self-directed retirement account gives you the ability to invest in non-traditional investments. In all reality, though a self-directed IRA is the same thing as a regular account. […]
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 […]
Tapping into Multiple Retirement Income Avenues
If you’re a lucky enough of a person to have a pension, a matching 401K, or any other type of retirement saving option, and you’re fully taking advantage of those benefits, then this article may not be for you. This is more geared towards the 70% of American’s who have either less than $1000 saved […]
Taxes, Contributions, and Your IRA: Your Questions Answered
Ultimately, what makes or breaks a decision on what type of an IRA is right for you is taxes. To get the most out of what you’re contributing to your IRA, it’s important to understand what these benefits mean, the limitations placed on them, and what that means to you. IRAs are a powerful tool […]
Self-Directed IRA Rules and IRS Regulations
If you’re new to the retirement world, you may be feeling overwhelmed by the amount of jargon and rules. If you familiarize yourself with the essential rules, you can avoid penalties, and reach your retirement goals. Disqualified persons One of the easier ways someone can violate self-directed IRA rules is by not understanding who exactly is […]
IRA Rollover Mistakes You Cannot Afford to Make
There are times when having an IRA can be trickier than anticipated. There are a lot of rules to follow, there are papers that need to be signed, certain accounts that have to be opened, and sometimes it can be intimidating. This is one reason why having an experienced administrator and custodian on your side […]
Five Changes Coming to the Retirement World in 2016
It’s still early in 2016, but big changes are coming in the retirement world, as it’s always changing. As you plan for retirement, it’s important to stay on top of specific changes that can affect your self-directed IRA retirement accounts, regular retirement accounts, Social Security and investment vehicles. These changes could impact your saving strategy: […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Investing in Gold
Only 18 days into 2016, and we can already say that it’s been a rocky year. The world is going through rough times in many ways; the second episode of the Chinese stock market crash last week has spooked stock investors across the globe. Bond yield spreads are rising, adding to investors’ fears of bigger […]
Unique Types of Properties to Invest in With an IRA
Flexibility is one of the main reasons savers and investors use self-directed IRAs for real estate transactions. A property can be acquired quickly, with the required fees and costs being directly paid for from the IRA, and in turn, any profits will funnel straight back into the self-directed IRA account. Commercial Property The inconsistent performance […]