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Directed IRA Podcast

The #1 podcast on self-directing your
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Directed IRA Podcast Overview

Join our hosts, seasoned tax lawyers Mat Sorensen and Mark Kohler, co-founders of Directed IRA & Directed Trust Company, as they navigate the intricate landscape of strategies, investments, legal structures, tax rules, and potential pitfalls for investors in the realm of self-directed retirement accounts.

What is a Self-Directed IRA?
Getting Started (Episode 1:)

Ep.122 – Turn Your Old Employer 401k into a Million Dollars

Ep.122 – Turn Your Old Employer 401k into a Million Dollars

In this Directed IRA Podcast episode, Mark and I explore the transformation of your former employer’s 401(k) into a potent wealth generator. Discover how to break free from Wall Street, minimize fees, and unlock your retirement funds’ full potential. Learn about the Rule of 72 for tax-free money doubling every six years.

Ep.119 – Cryptocurrency and Precious Metals in Your Retirement Account

Ep.119 – Cryptocurrency and Precious Metals in Your Retirement Account

Learn the differences between owning Crypto assets directly and using funds. We discuss various methods, including dedicated Crypto IRAs and setting up LLCs, simplifying the options for you. Our preferred platform, Gemini, ensures a secure and regulated approach to managing your Crypto IRA.

Ep.117 – Everything You Need to Know About the Backdoor Roth IRA in 2024

Ep.117 – Everything You Need to Know About the Backdoor Roth IRA in 2024

Mat and Mark delve into the strategic approach of establishing and funding Roth IRAs for high-income earners through the innovative ‘back door’ Roth IRA contribution method. Often, high-income individuals assume they are ineligible for Roth IRA contributions due to their earnings or participation in a company 401k plan. Discover how the ‘back door’ method offers a viable solution to unlock the benefits of Roth IRAs for individuals in this financial bracket.

Ep.116 – Your Questions: Roth Conversions and Backdoor Roth IRA

Ep.116 – Your Questions: Roth Conversions and Backdoor Roth IRA

Mat and our Executive Director Nate discuss the intricacies of Roth conversions and contributions, addressing questions related to traditional IRA to Roth IRA conversions, the nuances of the five-year rule, considerations for investment opportunities, and rules governing multi-member IRA LLCs.

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