by Farnoosh Torabi Interested in a retirement-friendly, tax-deferred way to invest in, say, reality TV? How ’bout a beach house in Malibu or a burger franchise in Eastern Europe? Self-directed IRAs can help. Unlike traditional IRAs that limit investors to stocks, mutual funds and bonds, this alternative account allows for a broader, more creative range […]
The Cost of Isolation
by Jeff Nabers (via blog – www.jeffnabers.com) Most of my product and service development is centered around the theory that for most average Americans, a self directed IRA/401k actually is too risky. The conventional way of investing involves pushing a button or placing a phone call to effect a securities transaction. This new way of investing holds potential power, […]
What Small Business Owners Need to Know About 401(k)’s
by Matthew Bandyk Even sole proprietors without employees can get in on 401(k)’s to plan retirement Running a small business can be a life-consuming process, so sometimes small-business owners miss the forest for the trees. Maybe that’s why only about 16 percent of businesses with fewer than 50 employees in the United States have 401(k) […]