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How A Self-Directed IRA Helps You Invest in Rental Properties
True investors know that a major key to financial freedom during retirement is income. But where do they find it? Where are you going to find it? No two investors’ portfolios are the same, but one popular income-generating asset class is real estate. With a Self-Directed IRA, you can hold rental properties in a tax-deferred …
How Precious Metals Fit into a Modern Self-Directed IRA Strategy
Imagine having gold in your retirement portfolio throughout 2025. You would have had a banner year. Yet for many years, people were skeptical about how precious metals, which are technically a financial technology that goes back to antiquity, fit in a modern portfolio. So how do they fit in 2025 and 2026? With a Self-Directed …
Building Long-Term Wealth Through Real Estate in a Self-Directed IRA
Real estate has always had a certain “magical” pull on proactive investors. And why not? Real estate’s tangible. It’s familiar. And for many people, it feels like something they can understand. Combine that with the tax advantages of a Self-Directed IRA, and you have a strategy that can quietly build wealth over the long term—without …
What Can You Actually Invest in with a Self-Directed IRA?
It’s a question that comes up all the time. People hear about a Self-Directed IRA and immediately want to know what’s possible. Is it really that flexible? Can you really hold real estate or gold in a retirement account? The short answer is yes. The long answer? The fact that the real value comes from …
Is Gold Still a Smart Choice for Retirement Investors?
Gold has always had an almost mystical way of calming nerves. It doesn’t promise quick wins or flashy headlines. It just sits there, steady and certain, no matter what the market’s doing. For many retirement investors, that quiet stability is exactly the point. The question is whether gold still belongs in a modern retirement plan. …
How to Use a Self-Directed IRA to Invest in Rental Properties
Every investor dreams of owning something that lasts. Something you can see. Something you can touch. And, ideally, something that holds its value. That’s what draws so many people toward real estate, especially when they realize real estate can go inside a Self-Directed IRA. It’s not just about buying property (although it is); it’s also …
The Benefits of a Self-Directed IRA for Hands-On Investors
Some investors want to sit back and let others handle their money. And that’s fine. But others occasionally want to put both hands on the proverbial steering wheel. If you’re in the second camp, a Self-Directed IRA can feel like the perfect fit. It gives you real control over your retirement investments without losing the …
What’s the Difference Between a Self-Directed Traditional IRA and a Self-Directed Roth IRA?
Sooner or later, it seems like every investor asks it. It’s the classic question: Which is better, a Traditional IRA or a Roth IRA? They sound alike. Both let you hold real assets through a Self-Directed IRA. But the way they handle taxes couldn’t be more different, and that single difference can change how your …
What to Know Before Investing in Private Lending with a Self-Directed IRA
Private lending is one of those investment ideas that sounds almost too straightforward to be true. You lend money. You earn interest. The borrower repays. But when you do it through a Self-Directed IRA, that simple idea can turn into a powerful way to grow retirement wealth…if you understand how it works and what to …
Can I Buy Real Estate with a Self-Directed IRA, and How Does That Work?
Let’s face facts: real estate is one of the most popular investments around. Global real estate is $379 trillion, according to a 2024 estimate…and that’s from a few years back. So, if you’re wondering “Can I buy real estate with a Self-Directed IRA,” let’s address those questions right now. Can You Really Buy Property in …