Making the Most of Your Self- Directed IRA
Making the Most of Your Self- Directed IRA A self-directed IRA provides a great deal of freedom and flexibility to invest in non-traditional assets. However, that freedom is balanced by rules, regulations, and asset restrictions. To get the most from your...
Social Security Solvency by the Numbers
Social Security Solvency by the Numbers You are Here: Education Center » Industry News & Articles There is a classic model used to describe the financial support that Americans rely on for their retirement security. It is the three-legged stool. The legs of this stool...
Choosing a Depository is just as Important as Finding a Precious Metals Dealer
You are Here: Education Center » Industry News & Articles When investing in precious metals with an IRA, it is important to note the IRS does not allow you to manage those precious metals yourself (IRC Sec. 4975(c)(1)). Doing so could trigger a prohibited transaction...
Self-Directed Investing in an Unsecured Note (with Qualified Funds)
You are Here: Education Center » Industry News & Articles Sometimes called a Promissory Note or a Straight Note, an Unsecured Note is only guaranteed by the borrower’s promise to pay. The borrower signs a note, which may be as simple as a hand written agreement....