Resource Links
The more you know about self directed IRAs, the better your chances will be for creating a more effective retirement strategy. The following links and web sites provide helpful information, resources and tools to help you make the most of your self directed IRA.
- Self Directed IRA Articles & Books
- Self Directed IRA and Retirement Tools
- IRS Publications
- Agencies & Trade Groups
Articles on Self Directed IRA Investing
| 2009 Articles | |
|---|---|
| Rescuing Real Estate | Linda Stern, Newsweek, 11.04.2009 |
| Cattle, Fish Business Make Up Alternative IRAs | Joe Mont, The Street, 9.21.2009 |
| Savvy Buyers Use Self-Directed IRA to Buy Homes | Carolyn Said, SFGate.com 9.1.2009 |
| Leaving Your Job? Roll 401k into an IRA for More Options | Sandra Block, USA Today, 6.8.2009 |
| 2008 Articles | |
| Putting an IRA to Work in Ventures Beyond Stocks | Deborah L. Jacobs, New York Times, 10.22.2008 |
| When Stocks Tank, Some Investors Stampede to Alpacas and Turn to Drink | Jennifer Levitz, The Wall Street Journal, 10.03.2008 |
| Alternative IRA is Good Deal for Some | John P. Napolitano, ThirdAge, 04.28.2008 |
| Investors Tap Retirement Savings to Make Real Estate Bets | Janet Morrissey, InvestmentNews.com, 03.31.2008 |
| 2007 Articles | |
| Why to Choose a Self-Directed IRA | Farnoosh Torabi, The Street, 10.23.2007 |
| Using Their IRAs to Make Home Loans | Kelly Greene, The Wall Street Journal, 09.11.2007 |
| Diversification through Self-Directed IRAs | Trista Winnie, NuWire Investor, 08.20.2007 |
| Is Commercial Real Estate Part of Your IRA? | Dan Scanlon, New Hampshire Business Review, 06.22.2007 |
| Take Charge of Your IRA | Jeanne Lee, Fortune, CNNMoney.com, 05.30.2007 |
| Raise Money Using A Self-Directed IRA | Asheesh Avanti, The Street, 05.21.2007 |
| Using Real Estate to Build Your Retirement Portfolio | Marla Brill, MarketWatch, 05.04.2007 |
| Real Estate and Self Directed IRAs | Laura Bruce, Bankrate.com, 04.17.2007 |
| Article Archive | |
| Wary of Stocks? Property Is an IRA Option | Vivian Marino, New York Times, 06.29.2005 |
| Using an IRA to Buy Real Estate | Vivian Marino New York Times, 04.17.2005 |
| Getting Real (Estate) in your IRA | Robert Powell, Marketwatch, 12.09.2004 |
| IRA Adventures | Ashlea Ebeling, Forbes Magazine, 10.04.2004 |
| Buy Real Estate in Your IRA | Kelli Click, REALTOR.org, 09.01.2003 |
| Buy and Sell Property Using Retirement Dollars | Kelli Click, REALTOR Magazine, 02.01.2002 |
Books on Self Directed IRA Investing
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- IRS Publication 590 - Individual Retirement Arrangements
- IRS Publication 598 - Tax on Unrelated Business Income of Exempt Organizations
- IRS Publication 554 - Tax Guide for Seniors
- IRS Publication 571 - Tax Sheltered Annuity Plans 403(b)
- IRS Publication 575 - Pension and Annuity Income
- IRS Publication 3125 - An Important Message for Taxpayers with IRAs: The IRS Does NOT Approve IRA Investments
- IRS Publication 4118 - Lots of Benefits - Retirement Plans Life Cycle
- IRS Publication 4460 - The Retirement Plan Products Navigator
- Internal Revenue Code Sec. 4975 Tax on Prohibited Transactions
- Topic 309 - Roth IRA Contributions
- Topic 410 - Pensions and Annuities
- Topic 411 - Pensions - The General Rule and the Simplified Method
- Topic 412 - Lump-Sum Distributions
- Topic 413 - Rollovers from Retirement Plans
- Topic 424 - 401(k) Plans
- Topic 451 - Individual Retirement Arrangements
- Topic 557 - Tax on Early Distributions from Traditional and Roth IRAs
- Topic 558 - Tax on Early Distributions from Retirement Plans
- Topic 610 - Retirement Savings Contributions Credit
