Investing with a Self Directed IRA can be a great alternative to investing with conventional IRAs. Conventional IRAs are very limited on the types of investments allowed. Typically conventional IRAs are only allowed to invest in stocks and bonds. The options are much brighter through a self-directed IRA. You can invest in many other things […]
A Great Time For A Gold IRA
With the use of a self-directed IRA you are able to diversify your retirement portfolio. There are so many different investment opportunities that you can do through a self-directed IRA. Really the only thing that holds you back from investing within a self-directed IRA besides some of the rules is your imagination. There are however […]
Take Control Of Your Retirement With A Self Directed IRA
Retirement can be a scary word, idea and stage of life. Part of the reason that is can be so intimidating is that there are so many different types of retirement accounts, companies and things to be aware of. While this can very much be the case for you and your retirement you do not […]
The Accuplan and AET Difference
Today there are so many different self directed IRA and 401k companies out there that it can be very hard to decide which company to set up your self directed account with. We strive to make the decision easier each day. Part of how we strive to stand out is through great customer service and […]
Precious Metals IRA and Gold IRA Investing Pt. 2
As we mentioned last week a precious metals IRA or gold IRA can be a great alternative to the typical investments in a retirement account. Through a precious metals IRA or gold IRA which is more commonly reffered to as a self directed IRA you can invest your IRA into alternative investments that many don't […]
Get The Most Out of Your Real Estate IRA Investment
Having an investment property can be a great addition to any retirement portfolio. With a real estate IRA or any real estate for that matter there are some things that you can do to get to keep the value of your home as high as possible. You may have thought that keeping up with the […]
Don’t Be Fooled By Storing Your IRA Metals Offshore
We routinely get asked about storing metals for your IRA offshore. Our position is no, we store them here in the U.S. under our direct control. We have a number of clients that report that other IRA administrators and metals vendors peddle a service whereby you can store your metals in Canada or Switzerland. This […]
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 […]
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 […]