Top 3 Ways to Invest Into Real Estate Using a Self-Directed Account
A Self-Directed IRA is a powerful tool in your investing arsenal and there are many ways to use one to invest. Many investors use Self-Directed accounts to invest into real estate and a common question is “What are the ways I can invest into real estate using my account?” While there are many…
3 Common Retirement Mistakes People Make When Changing Employment
When you leave a company’s employment, you have a few options for dealing with your old retirement account. You can leave the money in the old account, take a distribution without rolling it into a new retirement fund, or you can roll your old account into a new account at your new place…
Using Your IRA to Invest in an LLC
If you’re transitioning employment and looking for a smart way to use the retirement account you’ve been investing in, you might consider using a self-directed IRA to invest in an LLC. This option is perfect for those looking for an opportunity to benefit from owning a piece of a business, but not deal…
The Biggest Problem With Self-Directed IRAs is That Very Few People Know They Exist
While traditional IRAs have been a well-known retirement strategy for working professionals for decades, self-directed IRAs have only started to gain favor in recent years. Thanks to the abundance of information available online, investors can now easily educate themselves on investment opportunities like never before. Self-Directed Investing = Alternative Options Real estate investments…
Do You Need to be a High Net Worth Individual to Invest in a Self-Directed IRA?
One of the greatest benefits of a self-directed IRA is the ease of accessibility for individuals at nearly any income level. Whether you are a young professional just starting your career or in your final years of work before retirement, self-directed investing can help you reach your financial goals. However, one of the…
Why Promissory Notes Are Becoming More Popular With Investors
For self-directed investors, promissory notes provide an opportunity for a dependable cash flow without the fluctuating returns of stock investments, which makes them an attractive and popular investment strategy. But what does it mean to hold promissory notes for self-directed investors and why are they such an attractive option? Read on to find…
Self-Directed IRA Risks
One of the most common concerns we hear from investors is that they’re worried they don’t know enough to maintain and grow a self-directed IRA, or feel that managing their own investments is just too risky. iPlanGroup works to educate self-directed investors, so today we’ll talk a little bit about risk. There’s inherent…
How to Buy Precious Metals Using a Self-Directed IRA
Investing in precious metals is an excellent way to diversify your self-directed IRA portfolio. If you’re already set up with alternative investment options like promissory notes and real estate, it might be wise to consider precious metals as well. Fortunately, the process for acquiring precious metals and holding them in a self-directed IRA…
The Basics of Self-Directed IRA Real Estate Investing for Those in Transition
For someone used to the hustle and bustle of work, being in-between jobs can be confusing and a little scary. Should you spend your free time furthering your education or embarking on a new career? It may be a good idea to direct some of your energies into a focus on your financial…
What are Self-Directed IRA Services?
Self-directed IRAs are gaining popularity among savvy investors and for good reason; they combine the tax-advantages of conventional IRAs with greater control over investment direction and a multitude of investment options. Investors need top-notch Self-Directed IRA services from experienced professionals to help them navigate the intricacies of Self-Directed IRAs and to take advantage…