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Guest article by Fern C. Burr: For more than 20 years, I have worked as a Realtor, a mortgage lender and broker, and a real estate investor. My reason for success is this – I always try to maximize my profits in a way that is as safe, secure, and as careful as possible. Now, however, […]
Continue ReadingIt happens to me almost every presentation. Someone from the audience raises their hand during a seminar on self-directed IRAs and asks, “What is the likelihood that the government is going to take away my IRA?” Or, “will my Roth IRA indeed never be taxed again, or will Congress change their mind later when they […]
Continue ReadingOne of the most frustrating elements of a self-directed IRA is the fact that you have to find an alternative investment to make it grow. Unlike typical “off the shelf” investments like mutual funds, you may actually have to be patient and wait for the best opportunity to present itself. However, to the patient can […]
Continue ReadingAccording to a study by Fidelity Investments, 62 percent of consumers said they stuck with their financial New Year’s resolutions in the past year, compared with only 40 percent who kept other resolutions. When you think about it, a financial resolution may be easier to keep than others regarding eating better or giving back to […]
Continue ReadingAs we head into the New Year, many people will likely be looking at their bank accounts and then making it their New Year’s Resolution to save more money. While this resolution is admirable for anyone, why not take it one step further and have your New Year’s Resolution be to take control of your […]
Continue ReadingDon’t let the little issue of RMDs or required minimum distributions get lost in the blur of the holiday season. The IRS makes it painfully clear that they are envious of those of you that are over the age of 70.5 and have an IRA or other retirement plans. Interestingly, the Roth IRA holders are […]
Continue ReadingThere are certain phenomena that can only be explained through experience. Once such event is what happens when you achieve the age of fifty. When I was thirty, my viewpoint of those meeting the mid-century milestone was a bit jaded. It seemed that the “older” generation’s musical tastes included artists such as Johnny Mathis, Andy […]
Continue ReadingThere is something therapeutic about flying. No, not the shuffling through the TSA gauntlet, the detangling from the hordes of little ones returning home from Orlando with their skull caps adorned with plastic ears and clutching their furry souvenirs. No, the respite comes once sufficient altitude is obtained, the drink order delivered, and the electronic […]
Continue ReadingOver the last year, our industry has seen a growing number of retirement investors looking to use self-directed IRAs to engage in private lending transactions in order to improve their retirement fund potential. This is because a self directed IRA gives you the option to loan money, similar to a bank. You choose the borrower, […]
Continue ReadingMy name is Radha Persaud and I am a founding member of NuView IRA, a Florida self-directed IRA administration company. It’s flattering to be known as a founder I must say. As I came on board, Entrust Administration Services was getting ready to change its name to NuView IRA. With the change, came many welcomed […]
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