Archive for February, 2012

, A Learning Lesson in Checkbook Control IRAs: Part 2

A Learning Lesson in Checkbook Control IRAs: Part 2

3 Feb, 2012Checkbook Control, IRS, Private Equity, Scams, Section 4975, Single Member LLCs

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

The Five Year Rule for Roth IRA Withdrawals – Made Simple

2 Feb, 2012Retirement Planning, Roth, Tax Advantages

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

Best Practices in Gold and Precious Metals IRA Investing

2 Feb, 2012Depositories, Gold IRA, Precious Metal Dealers, Precious Metals

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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