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  • How Can IRA Contributions Help You Invest in Real Estate?

    July 20, 2026

    How Can IRA Contributions Help You Invest in Real Estate? Direct answer: Annual contributions can add new capital to a Self-Directed IRA that invests in real estate. In 2026, eligible individuals may contribute up to $7,500 across their Traditional and Roth IRAs, or up to $8,600 if they are age…

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  • Feeling Stuck With Your Self-Directed IRA Custodian?

    July 15, 2026

    Feeling Stuck With Your Self-Directed IRA Custodian? You Have Options Direct Answer:  You are not required to remain with your current self-directed IRA custodian. You can generally transfer your IRA…

  • Why uDirect IRA Services?

    July 14, 2026

    Why uDirect IRA Services?  Direct Answer: uDirect IRA Services is a leading choice for experienced investors who want to use retirement funds for real estate and other alternative assets. Forbes…

  • Alternative Assets in 401(k)s

    July 14, 2026

    Alternative Assets in 401(k)s: Should You Wait, or Roll an Old 401(k) Into a Self-Directed IRA? Direct answer: A 2026 Department of Labor proposal could make alternative assets more common…

  • Sustain Your Lifestyle Throughout Retirement

    July 10, 2026

    How Self-Directed Investing Can Help Sustain Your Lifestyle Throughout Retirement Retirement planning is not only about reaching a certain savings goal. It is about creating a financial structure that can…

  • How to Invest in Promissory Notes With a Self-Directed IRA

    July 8, 2026

    How to Invest in Promissory Notes With a Self-Directed IRA   What Is a Promissory Note? A promissory note is a written promise to repay borrowed money under specific terms.…

  • The Roth IRA 5-Year Rule

    July 7, 2026

    The Roth IRA 5-Year Rule: What Retirement Savers Need to Know   A Roth IRA can be one of the most powerful retirement savings tools available. Contributions are made with…

  • The Rise of 401(k) Millionaires 2026

    July 6, 2026

    The Rise of 401(k) Millionaires: How Ordinary Savers Are Building Extraordinary Wealth Introduction The term “401(k) millionaire” may sound like something reserved for high-income earners or financial experts, but it…

  • What Investors Should Watch in 2026

    July 3, 2026

    Tax Strategy, Real Estate, and Self-Directed Retirement Accounts: What Investors Should Watch in 2026 Direct Answer Self-directed retirement accounts can help real estate and passive investors build wealth in a…

  • Roth SEP and SIMPLE IRAs

    June 30, 2026

    IRS Guidance on Roth SEP and SIMPLE IRAs: What SECURE 2.0 Means for Retirement Savers Direct Answer: Are Roth SEP and Roth SIMPLE IRA Contributions Allowed? Yes. SECURE 2.0 allows…

  • What Is a Checkbook IRA?

    June 30, 2026

    What Is a Checkbook IRA? Understanding the IRA-Owned LLC A Checkbook IRA, also commonly called an IRA-Owned LLC, is a self-directed retirement strategy that gives investors direct control over how…

  • Unlocking Real Estate Wealth Inside Your Retirement Account

    June 24, 2026

    Unlocking Real Estate Wealth Inside Your Retirement Account Many investors spend years searching for the next great real estate deal, business opportunity, or private investment. But what if one of…

  • Can my IRA invest in real estate?

    June 23, 2026

    Can my IRA invest in real estate? Yes, your IRA can invest in real estate (with the right account) Many investors are surprised to learn that an IRA can own…