Self-Directing a Roth IRA

Self-Directing a Roth IRA

What is a Roth IRA? A Roth IRA is a savings vehicle designed to motivate us to save for retirement. You might be asking yourself, how are we motivated to save for retirement with a single account”? The Answer = TAX BENEFITS! A Roth IRA receives taxed contributions, so...
Avoid The 5 Most Common Roth IRA Conversion Mistakes

Avoid The 5 Most Common Roth IRA Conversion Mistakes

So, you’ve decided to commit to a Roth conversion. There are a few things to know before you begin submitting your requests to your current custodian. There is a right way and a right time to do a Roth conversion. When you decide to do a conversion, you want to do it...
Backdoor Roth IRA Strategy

Backdoor Roth IRA Strategy

Do you make too much money to contribute to a Roth IRA? If so, the “backdoor” Roth IRA strategy is one of the best loopholes in the tax code you could utilize today. Many high-income earners believe they can’t contribute to a Roth IRA because they make too much money....
IRA/LLCs – IRA Ownership of LLCs

IRA/LLCs – IRA Ownership of LLCs

My article on IRA/LLCs for self-directed IRA investors was published by the California Lawyers Association, Section on Business Law, eBulletin. In the article, I outline the benefits of an IRA/LLC, how to properly set up an IRA/LLC, how the documents need to be...
Self-Directed IRA Versus Solo 401(k)

Self-Directed IRA Versus Solo 401(k)

Many self-directed investors have the option of choosing between a self-directed IRA or a self-directed solo 401k. Both accounts can be self-directed so that you can invest in any investment allowed by law such as real estate, LLCs, precious metals, or private company...