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What is a “Self-Directed” 401(k)? A self-directed 401(k) puts you in the driver’s seat for any investment activities you want to pursue. Employers may place certain stipulations on (or outright disallow) transferring or rolling your 401(k)-held cash or assets. Others may not allow alternative assets. Others still may not allow you to choose between non-alternative investments. … Read More
Most employer retirement plans take the needs of both the employee and the employer into consideration. But what if the employee and employer are one and the same? Self-employed individuals may wonder about their retirement options, and, as with any self-directed investor, may want to put an alternative investment strategy to work for their futures … Read More
You may know about the tax benefits that separate health savings accounts (HSAs) from other self-directed savings vehicles. Are you making the most of those benefits? Let’s examine five tips for HSA holders that investors may want to think about. Ready to open a self-directed HSA? Click here to complete our simple online new account application! Five … Read More
A real estate IRA doesn’t have to hold tangible property. The power of self-directed investing lies in your capacity to put almost any strategy to work for your retirement. There are many “subcategories” in the real estate field—long-term rental properties, fix & flips, land speculation, etc.—all of which your self-directed IRA can hold. Real estate options are other seldom-addressed … Read More
Tax-advantaged individual retirement plans provide opportunities for long-term financial success, but sometimes offer surprises. There’s a misconception that distributions are the only taxable events inherent to retirement funds, though others may exist as well. Taxable income and income tax can occur INSIDE your self-directed IRA and must be paid from the account itself. Depending on the … Read More
Some people are surprised to learn that IRS rules allow them to hold real gold bullion, gold coins, and other precious metals with their retirement accounts. IRAs are not restricted to stocks, mutual funds, bonds, certificates of deposit, annuities, and other conventional financial products. Ready to open a precious metals IRA? Click here to begin our … Read More
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