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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.
As the end of COVID-19-related travel restrictions near, we may see an increase in demand for vacation rentals. This could be an opportunity for your self-directed IRA, Solo 401(k), or Health Savings Account. Real estate can be a lucrative and diverse asset for your portfolio. Just as rental properties and fix-and-flip projects are common in tax-advantaged … Read More
Countless strong, innovative companies lie below the public radar, and many can be accessible investments through your self-directed account. By investing in private equity, your tax-advantaged plan can enjoy diversification and enhanced returns as part of a balanced portfolio. Ready to learn more about private equity? Click here to download our Private Equity Investing Guide. Let’s take … Read More
Real estate investing can be a lucrative opportunity, particularly as property values continue to rise. However, some may require upfront investments to secure property ownership. And while your self-directed IRA, Solo 401(k), or Health Savings Account may have grown, you may still find yourself short of the funds needed to purchase real estate outright. Ready to … Read More
Today’s investors can not only invest in what they know but also in accordance with their conscience. Is there a company you’d like to support because of its positive impact on the community? What about an ETF that covers an industry you believe in? Thanks to self-directed investing, you’re not limited to publicly traded equities … Read More
With Tax Day right around the corner, let’s review the IRA tax forms you may receive. Browse your account information through the Client Portal. Form 1099-R You will receive a Form 1099-R if you took a distribution from your account last year. This is true even if you took a qualified Roth distribution on which you’ll owe … Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken the global economy for a wild ride. To combat the crisis, the U.S. government implemented measures to mitigate damage, such as the CARES Act. At the same time, the Federal Reserve tapped its playbook for one of its favorite maneuvers: Lowering interest rates to create cheaper debt and keep the … Read More
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