We talk about a lot of different topics here at American IRA. You can find information about what you can invest in with a Self-Directed IRA. We talk about the different types of Self-Directed IRA accounts you can open. But we don’t always back up and tell you a more central reason you should sift through this information: why you should care. Why do Self-Directed IRAs matter, and how will they be integral to your life and retirement journey? Here are a few thought, as explored by our own Sean McKay. Self-Directed IRAs Let You Invest Protected Money with Contribution Limits The simple reason t ..read more

The IRA Café webinar series is well underway with this next installment of valuable information. In this episode, we hosted a special Q&A session with Jim Manning of Three Doors.  About Jim Manning:  Our success should be judged by what was given up to get it. Jim’s first job out of school was working for a self made billionaire. He had the private jets, and every material thing you could ever want. Unfortunately, the billionaire was absolutely miserable. And so 15 years ago Jim set out to find a way to become financially free without sacrificing his personal life. The passive in ..read more

The IRA Café webinar series is well underway with this next installment of valuable information. In this episode, we hosted a special Q&A session with Jim Manning of Three Doors.  About Jim Manning:  Our success should be judged by what was given up to get it. Jim’s first job out of school was working for a self made billionaire. He had the private jets, and every material thing you could ever want. Unfortunately, the billionaire was absolutely miserable. And so 15 years ago Jim set out to find a way to become financially free without sacrificing his personal life. The passive in ..read more

We talk about a lot of different topics here at American IRA. You can find information about what you can invest in with a Self-Directed IRA. We talk about the different types of Self-Directed IRA accounts you can open. But we don’t always back up and tell you a more central reason you should sift through this information: why you should care. Why do Self-Directed IRAs matter, and how will they be integral to your life and retirement journey? Here are a few thought, as explored by our own Sean McKay. Self-Directed IRAs Let You Invest Protected Money with Contribution Limits The simple reason t ..read more

Before Your Self-Directed IRA: Self-Directed Traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, SEP IRAs… the list goes on. By the time you learn all of the options you have at your disposal, it’s easy to feel like your head is spinning. But one of the key decisions to make as you consider your Self-Directed retirement journey is simple: which type of Self-Directed IRA account is right for you? It’s a lot to think about. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of questions you’ll want to consider before you open your account with a Self-Directed IRA administration firm like American IRA. Let’s explore some of those questi ..read more

When you think about issuing a loan from your retirement funds, you might think it sounds like something only someone with a huge army of accountants can achieve. But you can do it simply via Private IRA Lending. Using a Self-Directed IRA for private notes is a perfectly valid investment as long as you stick to the rules and regulations of how Self-Directed IRAs work. However, today’s post will go a step beyond that, asking: what kinds of options are available to you, once you decide that private IRA lending is the route you want to go? Here are some options to consider. Mortgages and Trust De ..read more

The world is increasingly online. That means many aspects of our lives—from our most intimate personal details to our financial details—are also online. If you want a Self-Directed IRA, it’s likely because you want to secure a solid financial future for yourself and your family. But you can’t do that unless you can be confident in the security of the account itself. Here at American IRA, we have a few ideas on how to maintain security with your account because we’ve been helping people like you. Here’s how we’d approach securing your Self-Directed IRA so you can invest with confidence. America ..read more

Are you considering a Self-Directed IRA for your retirement savings? You’re making a wise choice by exploring the right ideas. While traditional approaches to IRAs offer valuable tax benefits and retirement savings opportunities, a Self-Directed Traditional IRA—which is a specific type of account—takes it a step further. Using a Self-Directed Traditional IRA gives you increased control and flexibility over your investments. Let’s delve into some of the key benefits of a Self-Directed Traditional IRA. Maximizing Tax Deductions Through a Self-Directed IRA One of the primary advantages of a Self ..read more

Did you know that you can hold private company stock within a retirement account? It may not be what everyone has in the IRA, but for those investors who are able to spot great opportunities early, it can be transformative. Using a Self-Directed IRA, you can open yourself up to all sorts of alternative asset classes—and few can be as exciting as a private company. Private company investing can offer potentially high returns for those willing to take on a degree of risk. In this post, we’ll dive into how private company investing works with a Self-Directed IRA. We’ll also talk about the benefit ..read more

You never know how the financial world is going to change. For people who expect big risks, spreading out their own risk across multiple asset classes is the wises path forward. It’s a strategy known as diversification. But rather than ask how to diversify, more investors should probably ask: what’s the best tool for achieving diversification? While traditional retirement accounts like 401(k)s and IRAs can offer  some level of diversification, they often limit your investment options to stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. However, with a Self-Directed IRA, you have the flexibility to invest ..read more