How Senate Hearing Impacts IRA Savers
The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee (Senate HELP Committee) convened on February 28, 2024, for a critical hearing titled, “Taking a Serious Look…
Multifamily Properties with Self-Directed Retirement Accounts
In today’s dynamic investment landscape, individuals are increasingly seeking avenues to diversify their retirement portfolios beyond the stock market. One promising avenue gaining traction is…
Your Guide to Self-Directing an IRA
Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) offer individuals a powerful tool for saving for retirement. Traditionally, IRAs have been associated with investing in stocks, bonds, and mutual…
Exploring Self-Storage Properties
Introduction: Investing your self-directed retirement account in alternative assets can offer exciting opportunities beyond traditional stocks and bonds. One such avenue gaining traction is investing…
Raw Land in a Self-Directed IRA
With investing, diversification is key to a robust investment portfolio. For many individuals, self-directed IRAs (Individual Retirement Accounts) offer a pathway to explore alternative investments…
Can I Open an Individual 401(k)?
In the realm of retirement planning for the self-employed, the Individual 401(k) stands out as a potent tool, offering significant advantages under the tax laws…
Avoiding Precious Metals Scams
Investing in precious metals through a Self-Directed IRA can be an appealing option. Its one way to diversify your retirement portfolio. However, it’s crucial to…
Understanding the 10% Holdback Rule
Understanding the 10% Holdback Rule Investing in real estate through a Self-Directed Individual Retirement Account (SDIRA) or Solo 401(k) plan can be a lucrative strategy…
Investing Your IRA in Real Estate – 5...
Investing your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) in real estate presents lucrative opportunities, but it entails specific rules and considerations. At uDirect IRA Services, we engage…
Self-Directed Rewards Carry Some Risk
Navigating the realm of investments can feel like diving into the unknown, especially for those just starting out. However, the complexity, risks, and unfamiliarity can…
Turbocharging Your IRA
Are you enthusiastic about real estate investing? Do you envision building a robust portfolio of properties that generate passive income and long-term wealth? If so,…
How Your IRA Can Be the Bank
Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) have been around for about 50 years. IRAs allow individuals to invest in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and other traditional assets.…
Leveraging Non-Recourse Lending
Introduction: Investing in real estate through self-directed retirement accounts offers you the opportunity to diversify your retirement portfolios beyond traditional stocks and bonds. One powerful…
Understanding the SEP IRA
Saving for retirement is a crucial aspect of financial planning, especially for entrepreneurs and small business owners who often lack the security of traditional employment…
Prohibited Transaction Exemptions
Understanding Prohibited Transaction Exemptions: A Deep Dive into the Department of Labor’s Final Regulations On January 24, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced significant…
What types of investments can be held in...
In the realm of retirement planning, traditional Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) often limit investment choices to stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. However, for those seeking…
