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  • Cryptocurrency via a “DAO”

    August 20, 2025

    Investing in Cryptocurrency via a DAO with Your IRA: Opportunity and Risk Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) are quickly becoming a popular way to participate in cryptocurrency projects. For investors, they offer an innovative model of collective governance, where decisions are made transparently through smart contracts on the blockchain. But DAOs…

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  • The Financial Impact of Boomerang Children

    January 8, 2025

    The phenomenon of "boomerang children"—adult offspring returning to live with their parents—has become increasingly prevalent in recent years. While this arrangement can offer temporary relief for young adults facing economic…

  • Tax and Financial Benefits of Self-Directed Retirement Investing

    January 3, 2025

    Self-directed retirement investing offers powerful advantages for individuals seeking to build wealth and secure their financial future. By taking control of your retirement accounts and exploring non-traditional investment opportunities, you…

  • When Can I Have My Roth Tax-Free?

    January 2, 2025

    Withdrawing funds from a Roth Individual Retirement Account (IRA) can be more complex than it appears, especially when dealing with converted funds. Understanding the specific rules and timelines is crucial…

  • New Year, New Goals: Supercharge Your Retirement Savings for 2025

    December 31, 2024

    As we ring in the New Year, it’s the perfect time to take stock of your financial future, especially your retirement savings. Embracing the flexibility and control of self-directed IRA…

  • The Backdoor Roth IRA Strategy

    December 28, 2024

    If you’ve been eyeing the tax-free growth potential of a Roth IRA but find your income too high to qualify for direct contributions, the backdoor Roth IRA may be the…

  • How Much Can You Contribute to Your 401(k)?

    December 28, 2024

    How Much Can You Contribute to Your 401(k)? A Guide to Employer Plans vs. Solo 401(k)s Saving for retirement is one of the smartest financial moves you can make, and…

  • Roller-Coaster of Changes: BOI Reporting Injunction Restated

    December 27, 2024

    Roller-Coaster of Changes: BOI Reporting Enforcement Reinstated – What You Need to Know The legal saga surrounding Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements has been a whirlwind of changes, leaving…

  • Transferring Non-Cash Assets to Your IRA with uDirect

    December 10, 2024

    Moving cash into your IRA is straightforward.  Complete a Transfer or Rollover form. Want to transfer non-cash assets? While the process is similar, there are additional steps to ensure everything…

  • 6 Best Self-Directed IRAs

    December 9, 2024

    A self-directed Individual Retirement Account (IRA) offers investors the flexibility to diversify their retirement portfolios beyond traditional assets like stocks and bonds. By allowing investments in alternative assets such as…

  • Achieve FIRE Faster with a Self-Directed HSA

    December 3, 2024

    Achieve FIRE Faster with a Self-Directed Health Savings Account The Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement offers a roadmap to break free from traditional work life and retire decades ahead…

  • The 2025 Retirement Landscape

    December 2, 2024

    The retirement landscape is evolving in 2025, bringing several significant changes to Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and 401(k) plans. These updates are influenced by legislative adjustments and cost-of-living considerations.  They…

  • 6 Strategies to Reduce RMD Taxes

    December 2, 2024

    Keep More of Your Retirement Savings Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) can create a significant tax burden if you have large balances in traditional IRAs or workplace retirement accounts. Starting at…