There are plenty of different types of investments that you can invest in with a self-directed IRA. One of the most popular investments is investing in precious metals, namely gold and silver. These are commonly referred to as a gold IRA or silver IRA. Because investing in gold and silver is so common inside of […]
IS THIS YOUR YEAR TO TAKE CONTROL?
The market is dropping as oil dips to $50 a barrel. Monday we had a drop of over 330 points. Tuesday the drop was around 130 points. Popular news stations are predicting more falls and slides (see articles below). I’m not saying the stock market is a bad place to invest your money, but why should […]
Top 10 Worst & Best States for Retirement Security
We hope that you have been enjoying yourself the past few weeks and that your New Year’s Eve celebrations were smashing. Here’s to a great 2015 full of prosperity! For those of you who are looking to have a great year investing in 2015 with your self-directed IRA or self-directed 401k hopefully we at Accuplan […]
Easy Investment – Cell Towers and Billboards
Did you know your Self-Directed IRA can invest in Cell Towers & Billboards Cell towers are an excellent investment for your self-directed IRA because 1) It’s easy for a first-time investor. 2) More than one company can pay your IRA monthly rent. 3) A company pays rent, so the income is more reliable and timely than […]
Being Diversified Is Important For Your Retirement Accounts
Financial planners, retirement educators, fund managers and the like love talking about diversification. We at Accuplan are no stranger to the diversification debate and in fact we like to sound our horn just like all the other financial planners who tout that you need to diversify your investments and retirement investments. We thought no perfect […]
Your Self-Directed IRA Will Benefit If You Invest At The Right Time
When I go to the supermarket I buy many of the same items. I find myself sticking to the same types of foods and products. One thing I love that I find myself buying over and over again is fruits and veggies. I also find myself eating the same ones over and over again but […]
Get The FAQs about A Gold Backed IRA
The stock market has had a very rough month with losses of roughly 6%. The Dow Jones Inudustrial Average is down over 1% year to date. With all of this uncertainty in the markets nobody knows where it is headed. One smart investing advice that many give is to make sure you are well diversified. […]
Start Saving For Retirement Today!
You have heard it time and time again and today will be no different. We wanted this to be a bit more targeted to those in their 20’s and 30’s but it can apply to anyone regardless of your age. Start saving for retirement now!!! The fact is that most 20 or 30 year old’s […]
Smart Investing With A Self Directed Real Estate IRA
You never know what the future is going to hold for investing because of that you don’t want your retirement portfolio to be something that just sits and isn’t check up on every so often. That can be much easier said than done though. Because of that it is important to make sure you set […]
Real Estate Market Outlook for Self Directed Real Estate IRA
Most of us remember the great recession of 2008. It was a time with much uncertainty, especially in regards to the real estate industry. We have come a long way since that time but it was such a big hit to our economy and to the real estate market. The great recession affected us all […]
Diversify Your Retirement Portfolio Through Self Directed IRA Investing
One of the biggest benefits that comes through a self directed IRA is that you can choose the types of investments that you want in your retirement account. In general, you can invest in just about anything as long as it passes the rules provided by the IRS. We have talked about these rules time […]
Important Self Directed IRA Rules You Need To Know
Retirement investing can be much more fun when you are in charge of your own retirement. One of the best thing about taking control of your own retirement is that you can decide what your retirement is invested in. You don't have to have only stocks and bonds. You also don't need to take control […]