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What is a Traditional IRA?
A Traditional IRA (Individual Retirement Arrangement) is the original and most popular tax advantaged retirement account. They can be opened and contributions can be made by any person earning “taxable compensation” through employment or self-employment
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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.
Navigating the 2024 Real Estate Market with a Self-Directed IRA: A Strategic Outlook Introduction Welcome to the dynamic world of self-directed IRA (SDIRA) investing in real estate! As we embark on 2024, the landscape of the real estate market presents both unique challenges and exciting opportunities. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) forecasts a revitalized … Read More
The main difference between investing directly and investing through a tax-advantaged plan like a Traditional IRA is the tax treatment of your contributions and earnings. When you invest directly in a taxable brokerage account, you use after-tax dollars to make your investments. This means that you don’t receive any tax benefits for your contributions, and … Read More
When talking about the key benefits of an IRA, first and foremost, IRAs are a powerful tool for saving for retirement. By contributing money to an IRA on a regular basis, you can build up a nest egg over time that can help support you during your golden years. Plus, with automatic contributions, you can … Read More
US taxpayers are sitting on $1.35 trillion in forgotten 401(k)s. That’s right–not million, not billion, but trillion. A shockingly high number, yet with over 24 million forgotten 401(k) accounts, one can begin to understand the scope. For many, switching careers is the culprit. The average employee stays with a company for around four years before looking … Read More
Today’s retirement investors have a broad variety of account and investment options. Some may browse their retirement plan options and assume that it would make sense to hold only one account. For example, when comparing Traditional IRAs to Roth IRAs, you may feel inclined to choose only one. But could it make sense to hold … Read More
In exchange for the tax advantages offered by Traditional IRA accounts, the IRS enforces rules regarding Traditional IRA distributions. If a Traditional IRA holder takes a distribution before reaching age 59 1/2, they may face a 10% penalty on top of the applicable taxes. However, the IRS offers a few exceptions to this rule. Questions … Read More
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