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A show dedicated to educating and informing self-directed IRA and 401(k) investors on strategies, investments, legal structures, tax rules, and pitfalls. Hosted by tax lawyers Mat Sorensen and Mark Kohler who are also co-founders of Directed IRA & Directed Trust Company.
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![EP 47 – Open Forum Show](https://directedira.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/podcast_250x250.jpg)
EP 47 – Open Forum Show
Mark and Mat explain ways people get stuck when it comes to self-directing their retirement account (not enough money, don’t have a deal) and give ideas and strategies on how to get unstuck so that you can self-direct into the types of assets you know and want in your accounts such as real estate, notes, crypto, small businesses, LLCs, and private companies and funds.
![2021 Solo 401(k) Contribution Deadlines: Rules, Steps, and Strategies](https://directedira.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/solo401k_contributionDeadlinesGrey.png)
2021 Solo 401(k) Contribution Deadlines: Rules, Steps, and Strategies
As 2021 has come to an end, it is critical that Solo 401(k) owners understand when and how to make their 2021 contributions. There are three important deadlines you must know if you have a Solo 401(k) or if you plan to set one up still for 2021. A Solo 401(k) is a...
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EP 46 – The Truth About IRA/LLCs: Alive and Well
There are common mistakes people make when getting money in and out of their IRA and other retirement accounts. Mat and Mark outline the common contribution, distribution, and funding mistakes retirement account owners make and explain how to avoid these common pitfalls.
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EP 45 – Roth Conversions before Year End Live Free or Die Hard
There are common mistakes people make when getting money in and out of their IRA and other retirement accounts. Mat and Mark outline the common contribution, distribution, and funding mistakes retirement account owners make and explain how to avoid these common pitfalls.