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How to Start a Real Estate Investment Fund

If you want to prepare for retirement with a diversified real estate investment strategy allowing for tax-advantaged growth, a real estate investment fund could be your ideal vehicle. If you hold your real estate fund within a self-directed individual retirement account (SDIRA), you can enjoy even greater tax advantages and protect your growing savings for […]

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How to Diversify Your Retirement Account  

Putting all your retirement money into one investment or closely correlated asset types is risky. You can decrease your risk by investing in multiple asset classes. Spreading your investments this way is called diversification. A mix of traditional and alternative investments can better position you to achieve your retirement planning and savings goals. If you […]

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Private Placements Investing inside of an IRA (2025 Update)

 Introduction Private placements remain one of the most powerful but often misunderstood opportunities within a Self-Directed IRA (SDIRA). In 2025, private markets are bigger than ever, with startups, private equity funds, and alternative investments attracting record amounts of capital. With an SDIRA, you can unlock access to these opportunities while still enjoying the tax advantages […]

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Getting Started with Cryptocurrency Investing: A Simple Guide

Key Takeaways Investing in Cryptocurrency with a Self-Directed IRA Cryptocurrency is transforming the way people invest, and now it’s presenting new opportunities for retirement planning. A Self-Directed IRA (SDIRA) allows you to invest in cryptocurrencies. You can buy and hold assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. This investment is part of a tax-friendly retirement account. […]

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Can You Invest in Cannabis With an IRA?

In the U.S., experts expect the economic impact of regulated cannabis sales to exceed $123.6 billion in 2025, a 9% increase from the previous year. The cannabis market is booming, so why not jump in and invest? Cannabis is in a legal gray area, rendering it susceptible to certain risks, but the rapidly growing market also […]

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Self-Directed IRA Rules and FAQs

Saving for retirement in a tax-efficient manner is an important goal, and individual retirement accounts (IRAs) are an established tool for doing so. In contrast to conventional IRAs, which you would usually open with a brokerage or bank, self-directed individual retirement accounts (SDIRAs) require a custodial company. SDIRAs are becoming increasingly popular, especially among those […]

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Beneficiaries’ Guide to Inherited IRAs

Inheriting an individual retirement account (IRA) from a loved one or close friend can leave you with some questions. You might not be familiar with how IRAs work if you don’t have an account yourself. Working with a custodian can help you manage the inherited account. However, among all the rules involved, you mainly need […]

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5 Reasons to Explore Alternative Assets With Your IRA

Are you looking for new investment strategies to diversify your retirement portfolio? While traditional investments like stocks and bonds have their place, self-directed individual retirement accounts (SDIRAs) unlock alternative assets, offering new avenues for growth. Weighing the potential benefits and understanding the key considerations of these alternative investments is essential for making informed decisions and […]

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What is an IRA-LLC? What are the Prohibited Transactions?

An individual retirement account (IRA) limited liability company (LLC) can be a great solution for savvy investors who want a hands-on approach to investing. It offers plenty of benefits you won’t get from a typical self-directed IRA (SDIRA), like asset protection, faster transactions and potentially lower fees. That said, an IRA LLC has prohibited transactions to […]

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