The Skinny On Self Directed IRA’s
Never heard of a self-directed IRA, you’re in good company. After all, only 2% of the U.S. population has taken the time to open their own Self-directed IRA. Shhhhhh, the big boys on Wall street don’t want you to know you can invest in things other than those assets peddled in lower Manhattan. That’s right, rarely, if ever has there been an advertisement from custodians trying...
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Self-Directed IRA Update, What Are The Heifers Up To?
As many of you know, I made the decision to move all my retirement savings to a self-directed IRA, and it’s going great. I have completely eradicated myself from the Wall Street Casino, by selling all my positions and putting the proceeds into Cash! With this cash I have invested in things I can see, touch, and control which to me, are more important selling points than any “potential”...
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One Self-Directed IRA & 40 Head Of Cattle
As many of you know I am a fan of managing your own retirement through the use of a Self-Directed IRA. I am still considering investing in tax liens although I have just discovered that if I do, I would have to tie up my capital for at least 3 years. I am not sure I want to do that. So, while I decide if a three-year commitment to investing in tax liens is a good option, I have decided to diversify...
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Why I Left The Traditional IRA Market
As you may know I was looking to change from a traditional IRA to a Self-Directed IRA. Well, I have made the move! It is not that I was angry with my stockbroker, or discouraged by the results that they returned. In fact, just the opposite, my former broker is a wonderful friend and has a firm grasp on the investing industry. I wanted options, more of them. I see no reason why, with a traditional...
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Seek Investment Freedom With A Self-Directed IRA
A ‘Self-Directed IRA’ is an industry term used to describe an individuals ability to wholly manage their own financial future. The term is not overtly recognized by the IRS, in fact their website doesnt even utter the words, see here. I am not sure why this investment process is not publicized by the IRS, but I know why your local Ed Jones representative has little appetite for discussing...
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