IS IRA Checkbook Control Risky?
When you’re buying and selling investments for your self-directed IRA and time is of the essence, having checkbook control of your IRA assets can sound appealing—but it does come with...
How Financial Advisors Can Prep for the Great Wealth Transfer
As the “Great Wealth Transfer” is set to begin, the investment landscape is bound to see major changes as Millennials, as well as members of Generation Z and Generation X,...
What Tax Forms Do I Need To File For My SDIRA?
Self-directed IRAs (SDIRAs) offer valuable tax advantages for your retirement savings. To tap into these benefits and avoid unintended tax consequences, you may need to file certain IRS forms with...
DIY Investing? Tips & Resources to Avoid Scams
Self-directed IRA investors have found success with unconventional investments that oftentimes are able to outperform conventional mutual fund returns. With higher-return potential comes a greater risk of not only loss,...
Legislation Watch: 3 Changes That May Impact IRAs
Congressional Democrats have proposed changes to the laws governing individual retirement accounts (IRAs) as part of their $3.5 trillion reconciliation package. The 881 pages of proposed tax legislation cover...
IRA Beneficiary Rules Still Need Clarification
The SECURE Act of 2019 changed the rules for beneficiaries inheriting tax-deferred retirement savings to require, in some cases, that assets be distributed (and taxed) more quickly following the IRA...
