Archive for February, 2010

Understanding Prohibited Transactions and How to Avoid Them

February 23rd, 2010 | Posted in IRA Rules | 14 Comments »

A Prohibited Transaction can bring into question the tax-deferred status of your IRA, potentially resulting in the disqualification of your account and substantial tax consequences. Understanding the rules associated with self directed IRA investments can help avoid this.

Considering Real Estate in a Self Directed IRA?

February 5th, 2010 | Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments »

With the economic downtown, savvy investors are looking for investment opportunities in real estate and may consider using a self directed IRA or real estate IRA. Here are the basics to help you get started and understand how it works.

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