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The Most Elusive & Dangerous Self-Directed IRA Practice

There's something that most "successful" Self-Directed IRA investors do that can spin them out of control and get them into trouble. I say "successful" in quotation marks because I'm talking about the particular kind of Self-Directed IRA success that is sexy enough to be frequently written … [Read more...] about The Most Elusive & Dangerous Self-Directed IRA Practice

Book Announcement: UNLIMITED INVESTING

In case you haven't heard through the grapevine, my new book, UNLIMITED INVESTING With a Self-Directed IRA LLC or Solo 401(k): Break Free From Wall Street To Build Real Wealth With Alternative Investments, will be available soon. I've joined … [Read more...] about Book Announcement: UNLIMITED INVESTING

Warning: Don't let administrators act as custodian – Part 3

*** This is Part 3 of a series about the dangers of letting an administrator act as custodian. Make sure you read Part 1 and Part 2 first to make sense of this post. *** The illegitimate custodian test Ask "Who should the check be payable to for the rollover contribution or transfer?" Ask "If my … [Read more...] about Warning: Don't let administrators act as custodian – Part 3

Warning: Don't let administrators act as custodian – Part 2

*** This is Part 2 of a series about the dangers of letting an administrator act as custodian. Make sure you read Part 1 first to make sense of this post. *** Signs that your custodian may not really be a custodian They sometimes call themselves an administrator. "Administrator" is an accurate … [Read more...] about Warning: Don't let administrators act as custodian – Part 2

Warning: Don't let administrators act as custodian

To have a self-directed IRA, unlike a Solo 401k, you must have a self-directed IRA custodian... and you should stay away from unregulated companies masquerading as a custodian. A self-directed IRA custodian is one that will have less investment restrictions than the more common tradition … [Read more...] about Warning: Don't let administrators act as custodian

Arkansas Couple Realizes the Benefit of Managing their Own Retirement Accounts

The stock market implosion of 2008 has millions of Americans feeling financially helpless.  Yet individuals who are investing their 401k & IRA money in ventures outside the stock market are singing a different tune. Janice and Jack Stoddard, real estate professionals in Arkansas, heard about … [Read more...] about Arkansas Couple Realizes the Benefit of Managing their Own Retirement Accounts

Prohibited Transactions Guide Book – 50 Free Copies

I've written a comprehensive guide book on prohibited transactions. These will be available for sale soon for $39 + $5 shipping. I'm making 50 copies available completely free of charge on a first come first serve basis. If you'd like one of these 50 free copies, please email your name & … [Read more...] about Prohibited Transactions Guide Book – 50 Free Copies