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Top 3 Mistakes In Do-It-Yourself Estate Plans
The Internet has allowed families to prepare basic estate planning documents from documents online and at affordable prices. However, the increase in affordability and convenience found on the web has created a false sense of security and inadequate planning that has...
Top Ten Frequently Asked Self-Directed IRA Questions (and Answers)
It's finally here: My top ten list of frequently asked self-directed IRA questions! Whether you're just getting started or you've been investing with a self-directed account for decades, make sure you know the answers to these ten questions. In most instances, I've...
Self-Directed IRA Basics: What is a Self-Directed IRA, What Can a Self-Directed IRA Invest Into, and What is an IRA/LLC?
What is a Self-Directed IRA? A Self-Directed IRA is an IRA (Roth, Traditional, SEP, Inherited IRA, SIMPLE) where the custodian of the account allows the IRA to invest into any investment allowed by law. These investments typically include; real estate, promissory...
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VIP Contributor on Entrepreneur where I write on retirement, tax, and legal topics.
My article on real estate investment assigments was in Realtor Magazine, which is the largest real estate publication in the US
Attorney at Law magazine has covered my expertise and niche practice on Self-Directed IRAs in two separate articles
My article on how investors can purchase and sell crypto tax-free using a Roth IRA was featured at Cryptopedia.
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IRA/LLCs – IRA Ownership of LLCs
My article on IRA/LLCs for self-directed IRA investors was published by the California Lawyers Association, Section on Business Law, eBulletin. In the article I outline the benefits of an IRA/LLC, how to properly set-up an IRA/LLC, how the documents need to be...
Huge Changes to IRAs and 401(k)s in New Budget Law that Affects Everyone
The Omnibus budget bill signed into law today, December 27, 2022, has significant changes that will affect everyone saving for retirement. From more Roth options, improvements on required minimum distributions, and increases to contribution amounts, IRA and...
Self-Directed IRA Versus Solo 401(k)
Many self-directed investors have the option of choosing between a self-directed IRA or a self-directed solo 401k. Both accounts can be self-directed so that you can invest in any investment allowed by law such as real estate, LLCs, precious metals, or private company...
Stuck With a 401K Loan and Leaving Your Job
Have you taken a loan from your employer 401(k) plan and plan on leaving? Unfortunately, most company plans will require you to repay the loan within 60 days, or they will distribute the amount outstanding on the loan from your 401(k) account. Its one of the ways they...
Can I Use a SEP IRA If I Have Employees?
A SEP IRA is a powerful retirement account used by many self-employed persons and business owners. It is particularly attractive as you can contribute up to $61,000 into it annually. That's in comparison to a Traditional IRA, where you can only contribute up to $6,000...
6 Critical Trademark Considerations
Many clients wonder whether they need to trademark their business name. A trademark is a legal protection given to a business name or slogan and allows the owner to prevent others from using the same name or slogan. The purpose of a trademark is to give the owner of...
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