The Role of Precious Metals in a Self-Directed IRA Portfolio
Monday, November 24
Own gold in your retirement portfolio? Then you’ve had an awesome 2025. While starting the year at around two and a half thousand dollars per troy ounce, gold hit all-time highs well above the $4,000 mark this year. For Self-Directed IRA investors who believe in the stability of precious metals a...
The Complete Guide to Using a Self-Directed IRA for Real Estate
Thursday, November 20
Nothing says “retirement property” like something you can see from the curb. Real estate has a tangible quality to it that Self-Directed IRA holders love. But how does it work? How can you start investing in real estate? Let’s get a little clearer about what the process looks like. Understanding...
Using a Self-Directed IRA to Invest in Rental Properties
Saturday, November 01
There’s nothing abstract about a rental property. You can walk through it. You can see the roof, the kitchen, and the front door. And when the rent checks come in, you know exactly where that money came from. Inside a Self-Directed IRA, that same rent can grow without an immediate tax bill eating...
Common Prohibited Transactions that Trip Up Self-Directed IRA Owners
Thursday, October 30
Common Prohibited Transactions that Trip Up Self-Directed IRA Owners Imagine you’ve done it. You’ve built a successful Self-Directed IRA through sheer hard work, determination, and discipline for saving and investing. You’ve made solid investments, you’ve tracked their progress over time, and soo...
Real Estate vs Stocks in a Self-Directed IRA
Wednesday, August 06
Real Estate vs Stocks in a Self-Directed IRA Some investors love the thrill of the market. Others prefer brick and mortar. And when you’re using a Self-Directed IRA to save for retirement, you don’t have to pick one or the other—but it helps to know what each asset brings to the table. Real estat...
Why More Investors are Using a Self-Directed Roth IRA for Real Estate
Wednesday, August 06
We know, it sounds almost too good to be true. You buy real estate inside a retirement account, let it grow for years, and eventually sell it without paying a cent in taxes on the gains. But that’s exactly what a Self-Directed Roth IRA makes possible. And for investors who want long-term growth w...