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 […]
HOW DOES THE REAL ESTATE PROCESS CHANGE WHEN USING AN IRA
HOW DOES THE REAL ESTATE PROCESS CHANGE WHEN USING AN IRA The most popular self-directed investment is real estate, often called a self directed ira real estate. Real estate is a great way to not only build a real estate portfolio but also take advantage of profits being tax deferred in the self-directed IRA. No […]
We Aren’t Talking About Our Finances Enough
When you are at dinner with your friends what do you talk about? What about when you are home with your family what are some of the main topics you converse about? These days it seems like our conversations consist of the most recent viral video on youtube or about some headline news story that […]
Self-Directed IRA Rules – Self-Dealing
There are many benefits that come with self-directed IRA accounts. Namely tax advantages and the ability to invest in non-traditional investments with your retirement accounts. In order to fully maximize the benefits that come from self-directed retirement accounts, you must follow the self-directed IRA rules and 401k rules. One rule to remember that can be […]
A Real Estate IRA Allows You to Invest in Real Estate Through an IRA
Investing your in a Real Estate IRA is a great alternative to investing in the stock market. Through a Self Directed IRA you can invest in non traditional investments such as real estate, gold and silver, private placements, loan, and other non traditional investments. Below are some common questions I get from clients wanting to […]
Gold IRA Investing – Gold and Silver In Your Retirement Account
Do you know what your plan is for retirement? Have you started planning and saving for it? Do you even know how much money you are going to want or need by the time you actually retire? If you do have a retirement account set up and are saving for it do you know what […]
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 […]
Self-Directed IRA Rules – Indirect Benefit
Investing in a Self-Directed IRA is a great alternative to investing in traditional investments such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Through a Self-Directed IRA, you can invest in more non-traditional investments such as real estate, private placements, gold and silver, loans, and other hard assets. Many individuals shy away from investing in Self-Directed IRAs […]
Holding Real Estate within an IRA
Is anyone else really curious to see where the market is going? Currently, the Dow Jones has lost 6.83%, the S&P 500 has lost 5.04% and the NASDAQ has lost 3.47 since the beginning of the year. Is the market going to continue this downswing for much longer? The truth is, we don’t know. We […]
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 […]
Jump Start Your Retirement in 2014
Making your retirement should be a priority when the economic future is so unstable. Will Social Security still be available in 20 years, and even then Social Security is only designed to be a retirement aid and not the majority of your retirement. Pensions are a thing of the past and should not be relied […]
Benefits of a Gold-Backed IRA
Investing in physical gold and silver inside of a Self Directed IRA is a great way to diversify your retirement portfolio. Most IRA brokerage companies allow you to invest in ETF (paper that says you own gold) but few IRA custodians allow you to invest in the physical metals. Many people have concerns about ETF’s. […]