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Directed IRA Podcast
The #1 podcast on self-directing your
IRAs and taking control of your retirementâ„¢
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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:)
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Ep.105 Avoid These 5 Common Roth Conversion Mistakes
Join Mat and Mark as they break down the 5 most common mistakes clients make when converting their Traditional IRA money to Roth!
Roth conversions remain popular as many fear that tax rates will only increase in the next few years, so why not convert now at lower tax rates and let the account grow and come out tax-free at retirement?
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Ep.104 Alternative Assets in a Self-directed IRA or 401K
An Incredible Alternative Asset Summit- Here are some key takeaways and how they can directly apply to Self-Directing!
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Ep.103 OPEN FORUM: Answering your Self-Directed Account Questions!
Join Mat & Mark in this open forum as they answer your difficult Self-Directed retirement plan questions. Diving deep into your questions on Self Directing your Roth IRA, 401(k), Traditional IRA, Coverdale, HSA, and more.
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Ep.102 MSB Podcast – Pace Morby – The KING of Creative Real Estate Strategies
In this week’s Main Street Business podcast episode, Mat Sorensen interviews Pace Morby, a highly successful entrepreneur, real estate investor, and influencer. From hosting the Triple Digit Flip on A&E to owning over $200 million in real estate, Pace brings a wealth of information and experience to this value-packed interview. He is also a best-selling author of Wealth Without Cash.
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Ep.101 Kid Roth’s – Summertime Savings Strategies
How can you be the best parents? Get your kids saving! In this podcast episode, Mat and Mark walk you through the exact steps to create a legacy for your children. They also provide a very useful tax tool to turbo-charge saving with small steps.
When you help your kids understand money, they have the ability to build wealth. Get a pad and pen ready because you’ll want to write down the Kid’s Roth IRA strategy!
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Ep.100 How to Best Use an IRA LLC
Join Mat and Mark as they break down how to set up the perfect structure to partner your IRA with other accounts or individuals and build a mega IRA account; the checkbook LLC is a unique structure many don’t understand.
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Ep.99 ROTH IRA VS ROTH 401K
Mat and Mark discuss vital points you need to know in order to decide what account types are best for you based on your personal situation and investment objectives. We’ll discuss the qualifications and requirements for each account type. Watch The Great Debate between tax attorneys and bestselling authors Mat Sorensen & Mark J. Kohler on how to grow your money best tax-free.
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Ep.98 Open Forum: Answering Your Self-Directed IRA Questions!
Join Mat & Mark in this open forum as they answer your difficult Self-Directed retirement plan questions. Diving deep into all of your questions on Self Directing your Roth IRA, 401(k), Traditional IRA, Coverdale, HSA, and more.