June 25, 2025
7 Reasons Why Private Equity is a Natural Fit for Your Retirement
When planning for retirement, most people think of traditional vehicles like stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. However, as the investment landscape…
June 5, 2025
Can I Buy I Bonds with a Self-Directed IRA or Solo 401(k)?
I Bonds have quickly become a powerful way for millions of Americans to generate strong guaranteed returns in a volatile investment…
June 4, 2025
Alternative Investments to Consider for Your Portfolio
Looking for good alternative investments? This article covers options like real estate, private equity, and cryptocurrencies. These can offer higher…
May 20, 2025
Private Placement Investments and the Self-Directed IRA Rules
In general, a traditional financial institution will not allow investors to use their IRA to invest in private placement investments. The…
May 16, 2025
Best Long-Term Investment Strategy – Traditional vs. Alternatives?
When it comes to building a robust portfolio for the future for your retirement account, the argument between investing in traditional investments,…
April 28, 2025
Can You Rollover Savings Bonds – I Bonds – into an IRA?
At IRA Financial, we are frequently asked, can you roll over savings bonds – I Bonds – into an IRA? One of the more popular ways to fund an IRA is…
Investments,IRA Rules & Regulations
April 21, 2025
Smart Ways to Avoid UBTI with Your Self-Directed IRA Investment
The primary advantage of using an IRA account, specifically a Self-Directed IRA, to make investments, including both traditional and nontraditional,…
April 18, 2025
Why Hard Money Loans are the Most Tax Advantageous Investment
Hard money loans are one of the most popular passive investments out there. Whether the loan is to an individual, a business, a real estate…
April 7, 2025
How Increased Tariffs Are Impacting the Stock Market, and Retirement Accounts, and Why a Self-Directed IRA Might Be the Solution
In recent years, the global economy has seen its fair share of turbulence. One of the most significant factors contributing to this instability has…
February 18, 2025
How to Fund a New or Existing Business with a Self-Directed IRA
Data from the US Census Bureau shows that an average of 4.4 million businesses are started every year. That average is from the past five years of…









