Deciding to own real estate in your IRA is a great decision. Owning rental real estate in your self-directed IRA can create stable, long term growth in value and consistent cash flow. When it comes to administering such investments, however,…
![Retirement Investing: Stock Market Vs. Real Estate [Infographic]](https://ira123.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Safeguard-Infographic_Real-Estate-vs-Stocks_Sep-2014-thumbu.png)
Even after the stock market crash of 2008, the majority of Americans are focused on traditional investments through the stock market, which yield short-term gains. This infographic illustrates the benefits of investing in alternative assets. These alternative investment options open the…
For both traditional and self-directed IRAs, a will cannot determine beneficiaries. That’s because each IRA includes a beneficiary designation, set by a form you fill out upon opening the account. This designation supersedes any information in a will. Considering this…
*This blog post is the first article of a two part series, be sure to check back for the second and final article. There are several types of self-directed IRA, 401(k) and business funding programs available. If you are contemplating…
Many investors new to the idea of a self-directed IRA or 401(k) are unfamiliar with the investment options available to them and what works best in a self-directed IRA. Having worked with thousands of investors over the years, we thought…
