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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.
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
A lot of money and sensitive information changes hands during tax season. This can bring scammers out of the woodwork to try and maliciously seize identities or refund checks. Fortunately, the IRS is well aware of the heightened risks and wants to help responsible individuals prevent tax scams. Monitor your account 24/7 and message our … Read More
Medicare helps retirees mitigate healthcare costs, but some may still have to pay substantial sums from their own pockets. One may consider supplementing Medicare benefits with a health savings account (HSA) with this fact in mind. Health Savings Accounts are individual custodial accounts that allow investors to hold the same alternative investment options as self-directed … Read More
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
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