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Most investors think their IRA is limited to stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds. This complete beginner’s guide…

June 3, 2026

Articles & Videos

Discover the 2026 contribution limit increases for Solo 401(k)s, IRAs, HSAs, and SEP IRAs. Learn how to…

May 6, 2026

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Inherited Roth IRAs offer a rare opportunity: tax-free growth that can continue for another 10 years after…

March 24, 2026

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Learn how IRA fair market value is reported to the IRS, why it’s important, and how self-directed…

February 20, 2026

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Solo 401(k) contribution rules include multiple deadlines, different limits, and planning considerations that can materially impact your…

February 3, 2026

Articles & Videos

Learn why the January 31 deadline matters for IRA holders. Understand when to expect your 1099-R form…

January 29, 2026

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A quick overview of the IRS forms involved with a self-directed IRA for the 2025 tax year,…

January 22, 2026

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The SECURE 2.0 Act created a little-known tax credit that allows Solo 401(k) owners to claim up…

December 16, 2025

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Timing matters when it comes to retirement accounts. This article breaks down what retirement moves must be…

December 12, 2025

Case Studies, Webinars

Overview Mat and Aaron will be joined by Gary Chung. Our guest has experience with over 50…

Webinars

In this webinar, Nate Hare, Vice President of Directed IRA, joins Khris Allen of Eckard Enterprises to…

Webinars

In this live webinar, Directed IRA Affiliate Manager Daniel Tercey will walk through how self-directed retirement accounts…

Webinars

In this webinar, Directed IRA COO Aaron Halderman joins Brian Spear of Sunrise Capital Investors to discuss…

Webinars

In this webinar, Nate Hare of Directed IRA and Mike Del Prete of AZREIA walk through how…

Webinars

Learn how IRA LLCs (checkbook IRAs) work in this step-by-step webinar. We’ll cover setup, funding, compliance, and…

Webinars

Most investors know you can buy real estate with an IRA. Fewer understand what actually happens when…

Webinars

The ban on institutional home buying is shaking up the single-family housing market. Join Directed IRA’s Nate…

Webinars

Curious about self-directed retirement accounts? Join Lindsay Mersino and Michelle Rodriguez from Directed IRA for a webinar…

Webinars

Most investors default to apartments when they think about real estate investing. But in today’s market, industrial…

Podcasts

In this episode of the Directed IRA Podcast, Mat Sorensen and Mark J. Kohler break down the…

May 11, 2026

Podcasts

Most people don’t realize their retirement account can do a lot more than hold stocks and mutual…

May 5, 2026

Podcasts

What does a real self-directed IRA investment actually look like in practice? In this live episode from…

May 5, 2026

Podcasts

Prohibited transactions are one of the most important, and most misunderstood, rules in self-directed investing. In this…

May 1, 2026

Podcasts

Private funds are becoming a larger part of how capital is deployed, but access and evaluation aren’t…

April 21, 2026

Podcasts

In this episode, Mat Sorensen and Mark J. Kohler break down the three primary ways to move…

April 17, 2026

Podcasts

In this episode of the Directed IRA Podcast, Mat Sorensen and Mark J. Kohler break down the…

March 31, 2026

Podcasts

Learn how investors are using self-directed IRAs to move beyond traditional stocks and unlock opportunities in real…

March 11, 2026

Podcasts

Starting in 2026, families can fund Trump Accounts for children under 18. Learn how they work, how…

January 13, 2026

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