How to Make Your 2017-2018 IRA Contribution to Your STRATA Account
Follow the easy steps when making your 2017 or 2018 IRA contribution to your STRATA account. Make your contribution check payable to: STRATA Trust Company Write your account number on your check. Complete and include our Deposit Certification form, available at www.StrataTrust.com. Mail it directly to STRATA at the address shown below (and not to...
2017-2018 IRA Contribution Limits and Deadlines
If you're considering making an IRA contribution for 2017 or 2018, here are some important tips to keep in mind. Limits • For individuals under the age of 50, the...
Considering Real Estate in a Self-Directed IRA?
With the economic downturn, savvy investors are looking for investment opportunities in real estate and may consider using a self-directed IRA or Real Estate IRA. After all, real estate has...
Debt-Financed Property with your IRA
Real estate is a popular self-directed IRA investment. There are times when investors are interested in a particular residential or commercial property but only have a portion of the funds...
Understanding Unrelated Debt-Financed Income in an IRA
In Part 1 of Understanding Unrelated Business Taxable Income, we discussed UBTI. The second type of UBTI that a self-directed IRA may generate is unrelated debt-financed income or UDFI. UDFI...
Roth vs. Traditional: Which IRA is for You?
It is never too early to start thinking about retirement, and an IRA will most likely fit into that equation. So when it comes to retirement accounts, two types of...
