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It’s Not Too Late For 2011 IRA & HSA Contributions
Every year in the United States many tax-payers scramble to file their taxes on time. Some end up swimming their way through a sea of tax forms only to barely meet the deadline and get everything into a postmarked envelope on the big day. As we go into the last...
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Alternative IRA and Self Directed IRA Accounts Explained
The term Alternative IRA, which has been in the news so much recently, is frequently misunderstood. It is often thought to be an IRS designation that signifies an account type that is different from a traditional IRA or a Roth IRA, which are designated IRS account types. It is also...
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The 10K IRA – Invest in What You Know and Understand
In my previous blog post, I explained how to open and fund an IRA. If saving for retirement was a New Year’s resolution, and you haven’t started, you still have time. The effort it takes to understand your investment options is a common reason 20-somethings procrastinate when starting a retirement...
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BiggerPockets.com to host an Educational REI Conference in Denver
If you’re a real estate investor you may have heard about an online community called BiggerPockets.com; an online networking website dedicated to bringing together real estate professionals for networking, knowledge, and deal making. Not only does BiggerPockets house close to 400,000 forum posts, they also publish a variety of real...
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New Direction IRA Announces National Self-Directed IRA Marketing and Education Campaign
New Direction IRA is increasing marketing and presentation staff in conjunction with expanding self directed investment educational offerings. With this new marketing thrust, New Direction plans to reach more qualified account investors who want to take control of their own retirement future. With a New Direction IRA, SEP/IRA, Roth IRA,...
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Trees in an IRA or an HSA with New Direction IRA, as Seen in Wall Street Journal
At New Direction the focus, rather than selling or recommending investments, is to help the clients learn about their options and guide the client through the process of making it happen. Co-founder and CEO Bill Humphrey said, “Self Direction is not for everyone. The self directed investor must be willing...
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A Learning Lesson in Checkbook Control IRAs: Part 2
LLC IRA and Checkbook Control IRA: Part 2 I went back to the internet and started researching LLCs and Checkbook Control IRAs. After filtering through the companies that offered to help setup an LLC IRA, I finally found a website that had more comprehensive information about the pros and cons...
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The Five Year Rule for Roth IRA Withdrawals – Made Simple
If you’re one of many investors contributing to a Roth IRA or considering a Roth Conversion for an existing pre-tax retirement account, it’s important to understand exactly how the “Five Year Rule” works. Below is a short explanation of how the rule affects your IRA distributions. What is the Five...
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Best Practices in Gold and Precious Metals IRA Investing
A lot of people are surprised when they learn that IRA rules allow them to hold real gold bullion, gold coins and other similar forms of precious metals within their retirement accounts. But IRA rules give investors a lot of leeway as to what you can hold. You don’t have...
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A Learning Lesson in Checkbook Control IRAs: Part 1
LLC IRA and Checkbook Control IRA : Part 1 I was tired of my financial adviser not giving me enough information and not being available when I wanted help. I was tired of the stock market; tired of not knowing what was really happening with my retirement funds. I wanted...
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