As we learned in this post, you can use your IRA to purchase real estate as an investment. We know that IRAs are legal entities apart from their owners. What this means is that as a legal entity, your IRA can partner with any other legal entity to make a real estate purchase. Since this…
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Self-Directed IRA’s: Main Street investments, not Wall Street investments
Single family homes, condos, commercial buildings, farm land, timber land. These types of real estate don’t typically come to mind when you think of your IRA, but they should. More and more people are finding out that investing in real estate using their retirement accounts is possible. Depending on each individual situation, it can be…
What to Know About Self-Directed IRAs
Self-directed IRAs are rapidly becoming investors go-to investment to save for retirement. Self-directed IRAs are no different than a normal IRA besides the fact you can invest in alternative assessments outside of the traditional options like stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and CDs. Many people don’t realize the wide array of options for investments that self-directed…
How To Invest In Private Equity, Real Estate and Gold
Over the years, more and more American investors have started using a wide variety of investment types to diversify their wealth and protect assets. With a multitude of strict IRS laws and codes to follow, investing innovatively with tax-deferred options like private equity, real estate, gold, and other alternative assets can be a game changer….
Starting Retirement Planning Right Now
Here at IRA Innovations where retirement savings are our primary focus, we see account holders from all walks of life. What we’ve seen over the years is that many people don’t start their initial savings for retirement until their early 30’s to early 40’s. The consequences of not establishing a tax-favored retirement account at…
Learn How To Choose a Self Directed IRA Custodian
What is a Self Directed IRA Custodian? Investing in alternative investments inside a retirement account (IRA, Roth IRA, SEP IRA, SIMPLE IRA or 401k) is a new experience for most people. Anyone who has ever bought a traditional investment (a stock, bond, or mutual fund) has most likely already used a custodian for these investments….
Asset Allocation for Self-Directed IRAs
Having sound investment strategy behind the management of a retirement portfolio is as important as understanding the markets in which investments are made. One method of investment strategy is in asset allocation. Asset allocation is an investment strategy that aims to balance risk and reward through the division and distribution of assets in a portfolio…
Understanding Private Placements In Self Directed IRAs
As an IRA owner, there are numerous investment options to choose from ranging from low risk to high risk. Because self-directed IRA owners have the freedom to direct their IRA towards investing in anything that the IRS regulations allow, there are types of investments that have become prevalent in the industry One of the most…
Building Retirement Wealth Through Alternative Investing
The traditional method of investing can seem limiting to many. Brokers and financial professionals tout the necessity of a diversified portfolio but the options they present don’t often seem that diverse: a range of stocks and bonds. If placing your retirement nest eggs in two (very similar) baskets doesn’t appeal, then the time has come…
Investing In Your Future: Financial Tips For Your 30s
Your 20s have come and gone, and settling down is something weighing heavily on your mind. With major life changes on the horizon, your 30s are a prime time to readjust how you invest. Though each investment plan is individual, here are some tips to help you adjust your investment strategies to fit your 30s….