Insight & Updates
Stay informed with the latest insights, industry trends, and expert perspectives on self-directed retirement investing.
Can You Use a Self-Directed IRA to Invest in Tax Liens?
A tax lien is a critical tool. Local municipalities use it to take a property that hasn’t been paying its taxes and turn it into an asset. But for investors, it can be a tool as well. You can hold tax liens in a retirement account—and when you do, you can collect interest rates higher …
Five Benefits to a Self-Directed Roth IRA
Imagine having fantastic assets in a Self-Directed Roth IRA. Not only do they grow for you long-term, but they’re tax-free in retirement. While a lot of people think that a Roth IRA is all about postponing the gains until the future, the simple fact is that in the here and now, you get peace of …
Using a Self-Directed IRA to Buy Raw Land: Rules and Risks
A chunk of land is a powerful thing. Is there anything so confidence-instilling for a retirement portfolio than owning a piece of land? The problem is that for many investors, they don’t know that it is possible to hold this land within an IRA. By using a Self-Directed IRA to buy raw land, you can …
Why More Rental Property Owners are Turning to Self-Directed IRAs
How popular is real estate for retirement? According to one Self-Directed IRA investor survey, 14% of retirement investors said real estate was their primary holding. And it’s not hard to see why: using Self-Directed IRAs to hold rental properties, for example, means investors have a reliable way to produce income in retirement. Since income is …
Do Precious Metals Create Stability in a Self-Directed IRA
Let’s say you have a lot of money in retirement, much of which is in stocks. You check the financial headlines in the morning. What if there’s a flash crash? Worry about inflation? A dip in the markets because of investor jitters? Investing for retirement is supposed to bring you peace of mind, and yet …
What You Can and Can’t Do with Real Estate in A Self-Directed IRA
The equation is simple. More real estate in a retirement portfolio can lead to more freedom. You’re not relying on stocks and bonds for your retirement but instead generating income and appreciation from a portfolio with alternative assets. But using a Self-Directed IRA to hold these assets also means you have to be aware of …
The Role of Cash Flow in a Self-Directed Real Estate IRA
If you’ve ever owned a rental property, you know the feeling of watching that monthly income hit your account. It’s steady. It’s predictable. And it feels like you’re building something real every time it arrives. That same feeling is one reason investors look to a Self-Directed Real Estate IRA. They want income they can count …
What Investors Should Know Before Investing in Self-Directed IRAs
We know: opening Self-Directed IRAs is exciting. Not being limited to stocks and mutual funds? Options like real estate, precious metals, private lending? The possibilities feel endless. But while that freedom is great, there are some responsibilities you’ll want to be aware of as you build this style of retirement. Let’s explore a few rules …
Steadying a Portfolio with Precious Metals in a Self-Directed IRA
Precious metals have a remarkable “steadying” effect on your portfolio. Why? Because they’re stable. A precious metal tends to remain stable because it’s a scarce asset that investors can hold in their hands. But when you use a Self-Directed IRA, you won’t keep those metals in your safe at home. You’ll enjoy the tax protections …
The Advantages of Holding Raw Land in a Self-Directed IRA
Some investors look at a map and see more than county lines or road grids. They see corridors where populations are moving, neighborhoods beginning to shift, or regions quietly gaining value. Raw land responds to those trends in a slow, steady way that feels right at home in a long-term retirement account. A Self-Directed IRA …