
October Top 10 IRA Deadlines
Being three-quarters of the way into 2023, the 2022 tax year may be out of mind for many people – but for self-directed IRA owners, October brings many last-chance deadlines...

Utilizing Retirement Savings and Tax Strategies for College Expenses
A four-year college degree may not be right for everyone, but studies show that it can pay off. In 2021, women aged 25-34 with at least a bachelor’s degree earned...

Legislative Changes Impacting Missed RMDs
If you fail to take a required minimum distribution (RMD) from your self-directed IRA, you’ll owe an excess accumulation tax to the IRS. This includes IRA owners age 70½, 72,...

Is A Roth Conversion Right For You?
The contributions you make to IRAs and workplace retirement plans generally reduce your taxable income for the year of contribution and stay tax-deferred until you withdraw them. While you’re enjoying...

The Basics of UBTI/UDFI
Not having to pay taxes on investment growth is one of the hallmark benefits of using an IRA to save for retirement vs. using a taxable account. As with most...

Contribution Limits and Deadlines for Your 2022 Self-Directed IRA
Don’t let a (tax) savings opportunity pass you by – there is still time to add cash to your self-directed IRA and take advantage of the related tax breaks for...