What Is IRA Financial’s New Unified Platform? A Smarter Way to Invest in Both Traditional and Alternative Assets
For decades, self-directed investors faced an unavoidable tradeoff. If you wanted to invest in stocks and ETFs, you went to a brokerage. If you…
How IRA Financial’s New Platform Works
IRA Financial's Unified Platform combines stock and ETF trading, alternative asset investing, and cryptocurrency access inside a single retirement…
Self-Directed Retirement Providers That Let You Invest in Both Crypto and Private Equity
Can you invest in cryptocurrency and private equity inside the same retirement account? Yes! With the right self-directed retirement plan, you can…
Can You Trade Stocks Inside a Self-Directed IRA?
If you invest in alternative assets through a Self-Directed IRA, real estate, cryptocurrency, private equity, you've probably had to maintain a…
Alternative Investment IRA Options for Diversification
If you are still holding only stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs inside your IRA, you are investing with one hand tied behind your back. Most…
You Could Have Bet on the Super Bowl with Your IRA, Potentially Tax-Free
For most Americans, the idea of putting a bet on the Super Bowl is associated with friendly wagers, office pools, or sportsbook apps. It is rarely,…
Why Family Offices and SDIRA Investors Are Embracing Alternative Investments
Over the past several years, there has been a clear shift in how investors think about building portfolios, protecting against inflation, and…
Promissory Note Checklist for a Self-Directed IRA
What Investors Need to Know Before Making a Private Loan with Retirement Funds Over the years, I have seen more and more Self-Directed IRA…
Investing in Collectibles with a Self-Directed IRA: What Investors Need to Know in 2026
As alternative investments continue to expand beyond traditional stocks and bonds, more retirement investors are exploring unique asset classes,…
Invest in AI With an IRA: Why You’ll Likely Need a Self-Directed IRA (SDIRA)
If you’ve ever thought, “I want to own the next OpenAI before everyone else,” you’re not alone. More investors are looking for ways to invest in AI…