How to Hold Tangible Assets in Self-Directed IRAs
If you’re familiar with Self-Directed IRAs, you likely understand the basics: they allow you to hold alternative assets while benefiting from the tax advantages of a retirement account. But what […]
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Self-Directed IRA Real Estate: How to Invest in Property with Your Retirement Account
Real estate has long been one of the most powerful wealth-building tools in America. But what many investors don’t realize is that you can use your retirement funds to invest […]
Self-Directed IRA Rules: What You Can (and Can’t) Do in 2026
A Self-Directed IRA (SDIRA) gives you the freedom to invest beyond stocks and mutual funds but that freedom comes with strict IRS rules. Understanding these rules isn’t optional. One prohibited […]
Self-Directed IRA Investment Options Explained
Stocks. Bonds. For too many retirement investors, those are the only two asset classes available—especially when investing through an employer-sponsored plan like a 401(k). But what if you want more? What types […]
Do Alternative Assets Really Belong in a Retirement Plan?
When you hear the words “retirement plan,” what comes to mind? For most people, it’s something simple—a 401(k) plan, usually company-sponsored. But what many people don’t realize is that it’s […]
Can You Hold Gold in a Self-Directed IRA?
Breaking news: gold is expensive. Okay, maybe that’s not breaking news. But in recent years—2025 in particular—the price of gold took off like a rocket ship. And that evolving story has […]
Can an Investor Use a Self-Directed Solo 401(k) for Real Estate?
Holding real estate within a retirement account is a revelation for many investors. Real estate, after all, can be a solid way to generate income—even during retirement years. Hold the […]
How Gold Storage Works in a Self-Directed IRA
Gold kicked off 2026 in stellar fashion, with prices going beyond what many people expected. It highlights something retirement investors appreciate about gold: its role as a hedge against uncertainty. […]
What Is a Self-Directed IRA for Real Estate?
When investors hear that they can use IRA money to invest in real estate, they often get a bit confused. “A Self-Directed IRA for real estate?” they think. “Is that […]
How to Tell Self-Directed IRA Administration Firms Apart
Quick question. If someone asked you to distinguish between two different Self-Directed IRA administration firms, could you do it? After all, you know how they work. Self-Directed IRA administration firms […]