More and more investors have been turning to real estate as a way to diversify their retirement portfolios. Self-directed IRAs, 401(k)s, and Health Savings Accounts can hold everything from pre-construction and condominiums to rebabs and rental properties. With larger contribution limits and trillions of dollars currently situated in retirement plans, investors are able to look … Read More
The curiosity surrounding the “precious metals IRA” continues to rise. More investors are beginning to incorporate physical assets into their retirement portfolios. Below are common inquiries for those considering precious metals among their alternative investment options. Ready to open a precious metals IRA? Click here to open a new self-directed account in a matter of minutes! What … Read More
You cannot borrow money from your own IRA, but just about any other person or business certainly can. Private lending with a self-directed IRA enables you to utilize the business model you know and trust while harnessing a significant degree of control over your retirement. As with almost any investment approach, there are a number … Read More
All retirement account types offer unique tax benefits. Traditional IRAs alleviate your financial burden in the near term by allowing tax-deferred contributions, while Roth IRA distributions can be 100% tax free if qualified. Perhaps you’ve already built an impressive Traditional IRA but want the additional tax advantages of a Roth IRA. Fortunately, you won’t have to … Read More
Unrelated business taxable income (UBTI) is operating income that can be earned by a retirement plan. UBTI could include rental income from non-real estate assets or earnings yielded through an investment in a pass-through entity. A pass-through entity is a business that does not pay taxes at the corporate level. For instance, a business could … Read More
Summer vacations are the perfect time to find a vacation home in an ideal location. Investors are often in the market for clever solutions for affordability, so it’s important for them to be aware of their available investment tools. One such tool is the self-directed IRA. Did you know that your IRA, 401(k), or Health … Read More
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