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Every year you may hear from us about fair market valuations (FMVs). Rest assured that our frequent iterations on this topic stem from FMVs being a critically important part of your account. Are you ready to submit your FMV for the year? Access the Client Portal, browse your asset(s) on your main dashboard, and click … Read More
Staying up to date with any new considerations for your tax-advantaged plans is pivotal in planning for your retirement. The IRS recently announced new annual contribution limits for the 2023 tax year. Let’s take a look at some key contribution information for the 2023 tax year. Before we start, don’t forget that it’s not too late … Read More
If you took a distribution from a retirement account during the previous year, you should receive a Form 1099-R from New Direction Trust Company in early February. Once you have it, what are you supposed to do with it? Need to review your account information? Access the Client Portal. Preparing Your Tax Filing The beauty … Read More
The security of an IRA depends on a variety of factors, and whether an IRA held at a traditional custodian or brokerage is more secure than one held at a self-directed IRA (SDIRA) custodian can depend on the specific custodians in question. In general, traditional custodians or brokerages are more established and have more resources … Read More
Traditional IRA custodians or brokerages may not service alternative assets for a variety of reasons. One reason is that managing and administering alternative assets can be more complex and time-consuming than managing traditional investments like stocks and bonds. This can increase the administrative burden and costs for the custodian or brokerage. Another reason is that … Read More
Alternative assets, as they relate to an IRA, are investment types that are not typically available through traditional IRA custodians or brokerages. Examples of alternative assets that can be held in an IRA include real estate, private equity, and precious metals. Investing in alternative assets within an IRA can offer several benefits. For example, real … Read More
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