Insight & Updates

Ever thought of diversifying with a Self-Directed IRA? Then chances are, you’ve considered precious metals. They’ve been around for thousands of years as a store of value, and investors keep turning to them when markets feel unpredictable. But in the world of retirement investing, there’s often some confusion. Can you really hold something like gold …

Ask a real estate investor why they do what they do, and you’ll rarely hear them say “because I love mutual funds.” They want tangible assets, something they can understand and manage. That’s why Self-Directed IRAs feel like a natural fit. They give investors a way to bring real estate into their retirement strategy while …

Gold doesn’t send quarterly reports. Silver doesn’t panic during market dips. Precious metals just sit there, solid, tangible, and steady through the years. That’s part of their appeal, really. And that’s especially true for investors who want more than stocks and bonds in their retirement accounts. With a Self-Directed IRA, precious metals aren’t just possible—they …

Be honest, real estate investors: you like being in control. You’re comfortable making decisions, hunting for opportunities, and watching the returns grow on properties you’ve chosen yourself. But if you really like control, you should consider Self-Directed IRAs. These accounts let you use retirement dollars to buy property directly. If you’ve ever thought about combining …

Imagine your retirement. If you imagine it like most people, you probably have one thing in mind: an employer-sponsored 401(k). But times are changing. These days, a Self-Directed Roth IRA offers something different. For many investors, there are powerful alternatives. A Self-Directed IRA means you can potentially use after-tax money to fund your retirement, then …

When people first hear about Self-Directed IRAs, their eyes light up. Real estate? Private loans? Precious metals? It feels like the doors swing wide open. And in many ways, they do. But there’s one part of the process that needs your full attention: prohibited transactions. The IRS lays down these rules to keep the account …

Self-employed? A business owner? Then you know finding the right retirement plan can feel like a strange kind of balancing act. You want the flexibility to invest in assets you believe in, sure. But you also want the tax advantages that make building wealth faster. Funnily enough? A Self-Directed SEP IRA can check all those …

Real estate is one of the most popular assets for a Self-Directed IRA. But not every investor wants—or needs—to go it alone. With real estate partnerships, an IRA can expand investment opportunities, spread out risk, and take on projects that might be too large for a single investor. But of course we’re talking about IRAs …

Most people don’t think of gold as part of a retirement plan. They think of coins. Bars. Maybe a stash in a safe “just in case.” But a Self-Directed IRA changes the picture. It lets you hold physical, IRS-approved gold in a tax-advantaged account—right alongside your other investments. Sure, gold looks nice sitting in a …

Real estate investors have a knack for doing things their own way. They like the idea of building wealth in something they can see and touch, not just in paper assets that shift with the market. That’s why so many investors keep an eye on Self-Directed IRAs. Yes, you can keep real estate within Self-Directed …