Rollovers are the most common way to transfer funds within retirement accounts. Transfers and rollovers are transactions that allows for the movement of assets between IRAs and 401K plans. Let’s go over the basic terminology. Direct Rollover A Direct Rollover is generally used when moving funds from an employer plan (like a former employer 401K) […]
Category: Self-Directed 401K
How Everyone Can Save for Retirement When a 401K isn’t Offered at Work
Are you one of the millions of workers without a retirement plan at work? Or perhaps you’re self-employed and don’t have an employer at all? In either case, it’s imperative that you take your retirement savings and investments into your own hands. Employer retirement accounts are great, but many businesses don’t take on the added […]
The IRS Has Released IRA Contributions Limits for 2020
Each year, the IRS announces IRA contributions and their limits, Traditional IRA deduction income limits, and Roth IRA contribution income limits. Not only is there a maximum amount that Americans can contribute to their IRAs each year, but not everyone is eligible for both types of IRAs. Click here for the self-directed IRA contribution limits […]
What Is Your 401k Invested In?
Do you have a 401k? If so, do you know what it is invested in? The standard investments inside of a 401k are stocks and bonds. Most likely you are invested in variation of stocks and bonds. Regardless of what you are invested in you should know what those investments are because you may come […]
Make the Right Choice With A Self Directed 401k
Does your company offer a 401k account? If they do be grateful because you are with a company that isn't following the trend.Less and less companies are offering 401k benefits. Make sure you take advantage of your companies 401k as it is one of the smartest things you can do for your retirement. If you […]
Fund your Business with a Self Directed 401k
Have you ever wanted to start your own business but don’t have the funds available to start the business? Maybe you have been laid off and have funds sitting around in your 401k. Now could be the perfect time to start that business you always wanted to start. Why not use the funds in your […]
Small Business Retirement Plans
There are millions of Americans that own their own business but do not know their options concerning retirement plans for their business. There are a number of different options to consider when trying to decide what option is the best to them. In todays article we are going to discuss the various options available. Keep […]
What is a Self-Directed 401k–or mySOP: How to Set One Up
Have you ever wanted to start your own business using your existing retirement funds without paying taxes on those funds? This is all possible through a self-directed 401k that we refer to as a mySOP. What is a mySOP (self-directed 401k)? An Employee Stock Ownership Plan referred to after this as a “mySOP”, is a […]
What We See For Self Directed IRAs in 2013
No one has a crystal ball and no one is 100% accurate in trying to predict the US economy. However, as wrong as people may be at a detailed level, its not too hard to see larger, more macro trends with some good level of predictability and accuracy. As such, we are seeing 2013 as […]
Holding Gold Is Better Than Paper – Self Directed IRA Update
There is another, pronounced trend taking place in the metals markets. There appears to be a significant shift to holding physical gold. As evidence of this trend, we refer you to the chart below which shows the yearly net change in demand for physical gold versus the amount of demand for holding paper gold via […]
Q3-2012 Precious Metals Self Directed IRA Update
The World Gold Council just released their Q3-2012 Gold update. We thought that we would review some of the highlights. Q3 Summary Gold (US$/oz) returned 11.1% in the third quarter as investors responded to further central bank measures aimed at stimulating the economy. Volatility decreased during the period, with gold prices experiencing little movement in […]
Inflation Shows Its Taking Hold And What This Means For Self Directed IRAs
Wholesale inflation shows that prices increased by 4.7% for energy related goods and 0.2% for food. That is a total of 4.9% annual increase in the price of energy and foods. Core inflation (what the good ‘ol Fed and government uses) shows around 2.3%. What does this mean? What these numbers reflect is: 1. Inflation […]