The unique advantage your self-directed IRA or solo 401(k) plan offers is the power to truly diversify and invest in what you know.
Some of the alternate investment options for your self-directed retirement plan include assets such as real estate, precious metals, trust deeds and private placements. Since most mainstream brokerages and banks do not offer investment services in these categories, many investors are unaware of them. These types of assets are worth examining and can provide principal security as well as the potential for income and appreciation in value. In order to decide which strategies will be the best fit for your financial goals, it is important to have all the necessary tools and accurate information to make those decisions.
In this section of our blog, you will find a series of articles containing useful information regarding alternative investment options for your self-directed IRA or solo 401(k) plan. The wide range of topics includes comparing real estate investing with the stock market, allowable and excluded investment options, investing in non-performing notes, and more.
Having your IRA act as a lender and receive interest income can be a great way to diversify and create predictable returns. We’ve written about investing in real estate notes, where the debt is secured by real property. But your…
One of the reigning benefits of a self-directed IRA or Solo 401(k) is the ability to invest in alternative assets outside of the stock market. This freedom allows you to pick investment choices that utilize your experience and interests. Many…
In last month's blog, we discussed using existing retirement savings to capitalize your own business venture with a Business Funding IRA. When you will have personal involvement in the business, that program provides an IRS compliant means of retirement funding…
If you are using your IRA or Solo 401(k) to invest in rental properties, you will appreciate the benefits of the smartphone app Centriq. This free program allows you to easily track various components and documents associated with a property…
In October of last year, we noted that 2017 was a watershed year for Bitcoin and a handful of cryptocurrencies. As we roll into 2018, virtual currency assets are exploding in value, and the asset class continues to draw the…
2017 is likely to be considered the watershed year for cryptocurrencies, which have become an exceedingly hot investment asset class. Since the creation of Bitcoin in 2009 it has largely been an obscure interest of an exclusively tech-savvy audience. This…
During the last few years, investing in crowdfunding opportunities has become a popular way for self-directed IRA and Solo 401(k) holders to put money to work. The concept of crowdfunding – or raising capital for a venture by securing small…
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In our first blog in this two-part series, we talked about why investing in rental properties can be a better strategy for deploying your self-directed retirement plan capital than risking it in the stock market. We also covered some of…
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Despite the continuing recovery of the United States housing market since the 2008 downturn, foreclosure rates remain high. As foreclosures accumulate, so do unpaid property taxes. This presents an opportunity to investors who are willing to consider investing in property…
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When planning for retirement, most people turn to the stock market as an effective long-term investment. But while stocks may be the most common tools for building a retirement portfolio, they’re not the only options—nor are they always the most…
