Timothy Sumer

IRA investment possibilities are nearly endless – in fact, the IRS lists only a few investments that are NOT permitted in a retirement account . Equity Trust's National Education Specialist, John Bowens, breaks down prohibited transactions, what you can invest in, and what you can't invest in with your retirement account . Individuals can choose to use their retirement accounts to invest in alternative assets such as fix and flips, rental properties, privately-owned companies, cryptocurrency, and more... but find out what you are not permitted to invest in with a self-directed IRA, self-directed Roth IRA, or other tax-advantaged account. Download Your Free Guide to 7 Alternatives Outperforming the Stock Market: Equity Trust Company is a directed custodian and does not provide tax, legal or investment advice. Any information communicated by Equity Trust is for educational purposes only, and should not be construed as tax, legal or investment advice. Whenever makin...

Watch this video to learn about Self-Directed IRAs vs. Standard IRAs. Visit our website to learn more: Stay connected with Madison Trust LinkedIn: Facebook: Twitter: Vimeo: The Self-Directed IRA Made Easy YouTube Channel: Madison Trust Company YouTube Channel: Most investors and financial advisors can agree on the importance of diversifying your retirement portfolio to reduce overall investment risk. But you still may be wondering, which IRA account is best for me? In this video, we dive into the key differences between a Standard IRA and a Self-Directed IRA. Let’s get started! #1 Asset Choice In a Standard IRA, you’re limited to Wall Street investments like stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. However, with a Self-Directed IRA, you have the power to invest in alternative investments like real estate, precious metals, private business, and more! #2 Asset Security When investing in general, it’s important to ...