Alternative Assets

, Alternative IRA and Self Directed IRA Accounts Explained

Alternative IRA and Self Directed IRA Accounts Explained

11 Apr, 2012Alternative Assets, New Direction IRA, Self-Direction

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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, Trees in an IRA or an HSA with New Direction IRA, as Seen in Wall Street Journal

Trees in an IRA or an HSA with New Direction IRA, as Seen in Wall Street Journal

5 Mar, 2012Alternative Assets, Green Investing, Self-Direction, Social Responsibility

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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Top 5 Alternative Investment Ideas For Your Retirement Account

29 Jun, 2009Alternative Assets, Self-Direction

401(k)s, developed in 1980 and popularized in the mid 80s, have been a mixed bag.  On the good, 401(k)s encouraged people to invest in their future self by saving money for retirement (and sometimes getting free matching payments from the company).  On the bad, because the 401(k) holder had little...

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