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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.130 – WEIRD Investments you can make with a Self-Directed IRA](https://directedira.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/WEIRD-Investments-you-can-make-with-a-Self-Directed-IRA-Real-Examples-1080x675.jpg)
Ep.130 – WEIRD Investments you can make with a Self-Directed IRA
At Directed IRA, we’ve witnessed individuals harnessing Self-Directed IRAs for unique investments. The possibilities are endless, from buying cattle to acquiring Mexican soccer teams and even investing in racehorses.
With a Self-Directed retirement account, you can explore many investment opportunities.
![Live Podcast – 51 minutes of Pure Advice on how to Build Wealth](https://directedira.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/51-minutes-of-Pure-Advice-on-how-to-Build-Wealth-1080x675.jpg)
Live Podcast – 51 minutes of Pure Advice on how to Build Wealth
In this exclusive live audience podcast, recorded at the 2024 Self-Directed IRA Summit, @MarkJKohler and I delve into the immense power of self-directing. Joined by seasoned self-directed investors John Shekachi and Dr. David Anderson, we explore real-life deals and the substantial wealth they generate.
![Ep.129 – Lawyer EXPLAINS: What to do if you have an Inherited IRA](https://directedira.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/What-to-do-if-you-have-an-Inherited-IRA-1080x675.jpg)
Ep.129 – Lawyer EXPLAINS: What to do if you have an Inherited IRA
We discuss how Inheriting a retirement account can be overwhelming. Learn the options available for spouses and non-spouse beneficiaries, and discover how to make the most of your inheritance. Find out about the spousal rollover, investment strategies, and the importance of consulting professionals. Navigate the complexities of inherited IRAs with confidence.
![Ep.128 – Who Should be YOUR Beneficiary of your IRA or 401K?](https://directedira.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Who-Should-be-YOUR-Beneficiary-of-your-IRA-or-401K-1080x675.jpg)
Ep.128 – Who Should be YOUR Beneficiary of your IRA or 401K?
In this episode, Mat and Mark emphasize the importance of proper beneficiary designations for retirement accounts. They highlight a critical story that illustrates the significance of updating your beneficiary information, emphasizing that even if you have a will or a trust, your beneficiary designation form trumps all.