How Franchise Owners Use Self-Directed Retirement Accounts to Invest in Additional Franchise Units

How Franchise Owners Use Self-Directed Retirement Accounts to Invest in Additional Franchise Units

Business owners and franchisees can use Self-directed retirement accounts, such as Self-Directed IRAs and Solo 401(k)s, to invest in additional…

Self-Directed IRAs for Tech Employees: How to Diversify Concentrated Stock Exposure

Self-Directed IRAs for Tech Employees: How to Diversify Concentrated Stock Exposure

Tech employees often use Self-Directed IRAs to diversify concentrated stock exposure created by RSUs, ESPPs, and employer equity, without triggering…

Stop Choosing Between Stocks and Alternatives. Your IRA Can Hold Both.

Stop Choosing Between Stocks and Alternatives. Your IRA Can Hold Both.

I get this question more than almost any other. Someone calls me, they have been self-directing for a few years, maybe they own a rental property or…

How to Minimize the Cost of Your Self-Directed Roth IRA Investment

How to Minimize the Cost of Your Self-Directed Roth IRA Investment

When most people think about building wealth inside a Self-Directed Roth IRA, they focus on what to invest in. Real estate. Private equity. Startups.…

The Smartest Thing You Can Do with Your Tax Refund

The Smartest Thing You Can Do with Your Tax Refund

Every year, millions of Americans receive a tax refund and treat it like a bonus. A vacation. A new piece of furniture. A few months of caught-up…

Can I Move Money to IRA Financial Tax-Free?

A Complete Guide to Funding a Self-Directed IRA, Solo 401(k), or ROBS Plan Without Triggering Taxes One of the most common questions I hear from…

How Do I Move Money to an IRA Financial Self-Directed IRA?

How Do I Move Money to an IRA Financial Self-Directed IRA?

A Complete Guide to Contributions, Transfers, and Rollovers For many investors, the decision to open a Self-Directed IRA comes down to one thing:…

Using a Gift to Fund an IRA

Using a Gift to Fund an IRA: A Smart Tax-Efficient Strategy

When family members want to help loved ones build real financial security, few gifts are more powerful than funding an IRA. In today's environment…

Can I Have a 401(k) and a SDIRA at the Same Time?

Can I Have a 401(k) and a SDIRA at the Same Time?

One of the most common questions I hear is whether you can have both a 401(k) and a Self-Directed IRA. The answer is simple. Yes. You can have…

Property Managers and Self-Directed IRAs

Property Managers and Self-Directed IRAs

Investing in real estate through a Self-Directed IRA gives investors the ability to move beyond traditional Wall Street assets and truly diversify…

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