Self-directed IRAs, explained simply.
No jargon, no sales pitch. Straightforward guides to how self-directed IRAs work, the rules that keep your account in good standing, and what you can actually invest in.
- IRA basics6 min read
What Is a Traditional Self-Directed IRA?
The same tax rules as a regular Traditional IRA, with a much bigger menu of things you can invest in. Here's the plain-English version.
Read the guide - Rules & compliance6 min read
Prohibited Transactions & Disqualified Persons
The rules that can make or break your Self-Directed IRA. Once you understand the core idea, they're actually pretty logical.
Read the guide - Rules & compliance9 min read
The Consequences of Prohibited Transactions
How one mistake can unwind an entire retirement account. What the IRS actually does, the excise tax tiers, and four scenarios that caught careful investors.
Read the guide - Real estate8 min read
Investing in Real Estate With Your Self-Directed IRA
One of the most popular reasons people open a Self-Directed IRA. Here's everything a beginner needs to know before diving in.
Read the guide - Due diligence9 min read
Due Diligence for Self-Directed IRA Investments
The IRS won't approve your investment. Your custodian won't vet it. Here's what that means for how you protect your retirement savings.
Read the guide - Advanced strategies10 min read
The IRA LLC: Checkbook Control for Your Self-Directed IRA
How active SDIRA investors use an LLC structure to move faster and keep greater control, and the compliance rules that make or break it.
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These guides are for general educational purposes only and are not legal, tax, or investment advice. As a passive custodian, Asset Trust does not recommend investments or provide advice. Always consult a qualified CPA, attorney, or financial professional before making decisions about your retirement accounts.
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