Can a Self-Directed IRA Own an LLC? What You Need to Know
If you are looking for more control over your retirement funds, you have likely come across the idea of using a Self-Directed IRA to invest through…
How to Choose a Self-Directed IRA Custodian Based on the Assets You Plan to Hold
Most people choose a Self-Directed IRA custodian based on price or general reputation. We believe that is the wrong starting point. The custodian…
Tax Strategy for Lawyers: Using Solo 401(k)s and Self-Directed IRAs to Offset K-1 Income
Attorneys often face a unique tax challenge. As high-income earners, they frequently find themselves in the top tax brackets, where nearly 40% of…
Custodian vs Administrator vs Advisor: Who Does What in a Self-Directed IRA
A Self-Directed IRA gives you more control than any other retirement account structure. It also gives you more ways to make a costly mistake. The…
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
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.
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
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
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…