How to Avoid Self-Directed IRA Prohibited Transactions
With a self-directed IRA (SDIRA), you have the benefit of tax-deferred investment growth (tax-free with a Roth IRA) and the freedom to invest in almost anything. Investors look to self-directed...
Do Your IRA Investments Earn Business Income?
*IRS update March 29, 2021: 2020 tax returns and IRA contribution deadlines extended to May 17, 2021 (June 15, 2021, for residents of Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana). If so,...
Diversifying Your Retirement Portfolio: What Investors Need to Know About Futures Trading
Futures trading got some mainstream attention with the success of the 1983 big-screen comedy “Trading Places,” with co-stars Dan Akroyd and Eddie Murphy trading on frozen orange juice futures. The...
CFTC Warns Investors To Use Caution When Buying Precious Metals
As economic uncertainty continues to drive market headlines, many investors are turning to precious metals to diversify their retirement portfolios. In August 2020, gold reached unprecedented heights, surpassing $2,000 an...
October 15 – Not Just the Last Day to File Your Tax Return
Although October 15 may not stand out as the date of a historic event or a celebrity’s birthday, it is well-known by many as the last day for filing federal...
Raising Capital During the Pandemic? What Entrepreneurs Need to Know
The economic fallout from COVID-19 has been staggering — particularly for businesses across industries that have been forced to shutter or drastically reduce operations. But what about those businesses that...
