Opening up a self-directed IRA is a wise move whether you feel interested in making bold investment moves or something rather safe. The key benefit of a self-directed IRA is the fact that you are in control. By working with a self-directed IRA provider that helps aggressive and conservative investors with the legal paperwork, you have greater [...]
The American Eagle Silver Bullion Coin is the only coin that is considered investment-grade and can be used as an investment to fund Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) in the United States. The United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) exempts the precious metal coins from IRS 1099 reporting. Global investment banks around the world also accept the [...]
Investors are often wary about putting their money into anything but traditional offerings like individual stocks, bonds and mutual funds: they are simply becoming more risk averse and turning to so-called “safer” investment" choices. Unfortunately, such “safer” choices can come with a history of lower and volatile returns. Ideally, investors should seek advice on how [...]
If you bought gold before its historic run, your friends and family likely thought you were a financial genius. Opening a gold IRA as a hedge against hard times is a traditional strategy that protects the smartest investors. If you never considered yourself a gold bug before, it is a good time to examine the possibilities. [...]
When it comes to self-directed IRA accounts, there is a lot more flexibility and freedom compared to a standard 401(k) or traditional IRA. For investors who like to keep control over their finances, having an IRA checkbook is important and will open more options and opportunities. In the ideal scenario, you will write a check for real estate or [...]
When the Dow drops 1,000 points in a day and continues its slide we see a wave of investors start to embrace alternative investments. When it comes to the volatile stock market in recent weeks, the solution isn’t to stop investing and move money to liquid savings or hide gold coins under the sofa. A precious metals [...]
Before you decide on alternative investments for your self-directed IRA, it pays to understand yourself through the eyes of “behavioral finance.” Behavioral finance is all about understanding your personality as it relates to your investment decisions. You could say the first step to a successful investment journey is to know your investment personality. Some people are more [...]
If you want to take your retirement savings to an entirely new level, don’t think like a millionaire. Think like a multi-millionaire. According to a piece by philly.com, multimillionaire Mitt Romney kept $20 million to $100 million in a self-directed IRA. A growing trend with investors whether they are aggressive or conservative is to take [...]
Generation X has not been slacking off when it comes to saving for retirement. Known for being fiercely independent, members of Generation X now in their late 30s and 40s are jumping on opportunities to steer their retirement money in a truly self-directed IRA. According to a retirement survey by PNC Financial Services Group, 51 percent [...]
While the stock market takes investors on a roller coaster ride, turnkey real estate properties often provide the kind of passive income that keeps you well grounded. One of the advantages of a real estate IRA is that it lets you buy turnkey real estate properties with your retirement savings. You don’t have to tap your family’s emergency [...]
