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About NDTCO
We are a private financial trust based in Louisville, Colorado that provides best-in-class custodial services for more than 50,000 self-directed accounts and holds $3.7 billion in cash and assets for our clients. Our ongoing mission is to provide the education, flexibility, and account management tools investors need to realize that the spectrum of self-directed investments is broader and easier to manage than they think.
Year-end is a busy time, yet in our holiday preparations, we should not overlook tax year requirements. For self-directed investors, this could mean fair market valuations (FMVs) of their self-directed retirement accounts, which are due January 15th. Ready to submit your FMV? Log in to your Client Portal and follow the instructions below. What Are Fair … Read More
Beginning in 1998, the tax code allowed for a new type of retirement account called a Roth IRA. Senator Henry Roth proposed a new type of retirement account that would allow a taxpayer to pay income tax before making a retirement plan contribution, and in return the account could not only grow tax free (both … Read More
May 15, 2024 Effective July 1, 2024, New Direction will be updating the terms of its account agreement. The following is a brief overview of the changes going into effect. You can view the updated account agreements in full on our website. Relationship—specified who New Direction IRA, Inc. (Administrator) and New Direction Trust Company (Custodian) … Read More
The basics of investing are by now familiar to most – Keep your money where it has the potential to earn the greatest returns, appropriate to your goals, risk tolerance, and financial situation. Self-directed investing with an IRA or Health Savings Account (HSA) is no different. Beyond the basics of investing, however, these accounts also enjoy considerable … Read More
You’re likely familiar with the concept of taking out a loan, but did you know you can invest in private lending and hold promissory notes with your retirement account? While you cannot borrow money from your own IRA, just about any other non-disqualified person or business can. A loan from your tax-advantaged plan is no … Read More
Diversifying with Precious Metals in Your SDIRA: Stability in Every Market As we continue to celebrate Asset Management Awareness Month, it’s timely to turn our attention to diversifying with precious metals. Within the realm of Self-Directed IRAs (SDIRAs), precious metals offer a timeless avenue for investors seeking stability amid stock market volatility. Whether through physical … Read More
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