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The Directed IRA Podcast, hosted by attorneys Mat Sorensen and Mark J. Kohler, is the leading source for investors navigating the world of self-directed IRAs and 401(k)s. As co-founders of Directed IRA & Directed Trust Company (directedira.com), Mat and Mark have helped thousands of clients invest in alternative assets using tax-advantaged retirement accounts.
Episodes cover topics related to self-directing retirement accounts, such as Roth IRAs, Solo 401(k)s, real estate, private equity and venture funds, promissory notes, private placements (PPMs), start-ups, IRA/LLCs (Checkbook IRAs), and the UBIT/UDFI tax rules. The podcast also addresses prohibited transactions and shares real-world examples from investors who have successfully self-directed their retirement for decades.
Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, this podcast offers practical, expert-level insights into building wealth through self-directed strategies.
Mat Sorensen is an attorney, best-selling author of The Self-Directed IRA Handbook, and CEO of Directed IRA & Directed Trust Company, a leading self-directed IRA custodian with nearly $3 billion under administration. He is a national expert on self-directed retirement strategies and a Senior Partner at KKOS Lawyers. Mat also co-hosts The Main Street Business Podcast along with Mark J. Kohler.
Mark J. Kohler is a CPA, attorney, best-selling author of six books, and a nationally recognized authority on small business tax and legal strategies. Mark serves as a Senior Partner at KKOS Lawyers and Board Member at Directed IRA Trust Company, which manages over $3 billion in assets. As the founder of the Main Street Certified Tax Advisor Program, Mark has trained thousands of CPAs and Enrolled Agents nationwide, helping millions of small business owners better navigate tax and legal strategies. Mark also co-hosts The Main Street Business Podcast along with Mat Sorensen.
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Year-End Roth Strategies
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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Prohibited Transactions in a Self-Directed IRA (You Know It's a Prohibited Transaction When...)
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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Opening a Self-Directed IRA And Understanding Prohibited Transactions (Webinar)
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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Tax-Free Crypto Investing With a Roth IRA
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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Buy Oil & Gas With an IRA - What You Need to Know
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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Self-Directed HSA: It's Enrollment Time
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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Gold Hits a New All-Time High: How to Buy Gold (and Other Precious Metals) in Your IRA
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Oct 10, 2025 |
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#CryptoTaxFreePledge (The Secret to Keeping All Your Crypto Gains)
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Mega Backdoor Roth Explained: What Is It and How It Works
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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5 Creative Real Estate Investment Strategies with Your IRA - (We Bet You’ve Never Heard Before)
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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Investing in Startups and Venture Capital with Your IRA
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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Investing in Alternative Assets Under $25K with Your IRA
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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Alternative Assets in Your 401(K)
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Aug 15, 2025 |
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The Hidden Secrets About HSAs That Will Blow Your Mind
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Buying Low in Distressed Markets - Featuring Jamison Manwaring
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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Use Your IRA to Invest in Private Funds
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Jul 25, 2025 |
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College Saving Strategies You Never Thought Of
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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Key Questions When Self-Directing Your IRA
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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BEWARE - Avoid these Common Mistakes when Self-Directing
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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Waking Up Your Retirement Account: What Your 401(k) or Sleepy IRA Could Be Doing for You
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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Buying Gold and other Precious Metals in your IRA
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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Should My Trust be the Beneficiary of My IRA?
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May 27, 2025 |
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Private Lending and Hard Money Loans with a Self-Directed IRA or Solo 401K
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May 19, 2025 |
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How to Buy a Rental Property in your IRA
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May 14, 2025 |
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How Investors are Turning Hotels into Homes People Can Afford - ft. Adam Hooper & Ryan Sudeck
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May 14, 2025 |
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50 Minutes of Real Talk on Self-Directed IRAs and Alternative Investing
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May 07, 2025 |
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Backdoor Roth Strategy for 2025
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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Top 10 FAQs For Self Directed IRAs!
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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How to Partner your IRA with others when doing Deals
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Investing in Private Companies, Funds, and Small business with a Self Directed IRA or solo 401k
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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Banks Are Pushing Distressed Assets—Here’s What It Means for You! with Jamison Manwaring.
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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Self Directed Mechanics - Transfers & Rollovers
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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How To Buy XRP Tax-Free With A Roth IRA!
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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How To Use An IRA LLC/ Checkbook IRA!
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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How To Find Real Estate Deals For Your Self Directed IRA With Shenoah Grove!
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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Self-Directed IRA Rules - Buying Real Estate and Alternative Assets.
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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What Is A Self Directed IRA? Pt.1
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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Where is Real Estate headed in 2025? w/ Jamison Manwaring
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Dec 30, 2024 |
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Webinar: Buying Crypto in Your IRA - BTC, SOL, XRP, & More
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Dec 26, 2024 |
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Buying Crypto with your IRA - Step by Step
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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Roth Chunking and Year-End Deadlines & Strategies
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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Open Forum: Listeners Questions Answered!
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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Cody Sperber on Real Estate Development, Entrepreneurship, and Building Success
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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Maxing Out Your Retirement Account For High Income Earners!
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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5 Roth IRA Benefits you didn't know
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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Unlocking Unique 401(k) Strategies You Haven't Thought Of.
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Sep 26, 2024 |
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What Is A Solo 401(k)?
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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The Ultimate Strategy to Protect Your IRA/401k
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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Open Forum: Listener Questions Answered!
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Aug 29, 2024 |
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Best Retirement Options for Freelancers in 2024
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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How to Invest in Venture Capital & Startups (ft. Mat Sorensen & Chris Lustrino)
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Aug 16, 2024 |
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The Best College Saving Strategies!
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Aug 01, 2024 |
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Solo 401(k) or SEP IRA: Determining the Best Retirement Strategy for the Self-Employed
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Jul 25, 2024 |
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Real Estate Opportunities in Today’s Market with Noah Brocious
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Jul 18, 2024 |
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The Complete Guide to Self-Directed IRAs: Top 10 FAQs Answered
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Jul 11, 2024 |
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How to Invest in Real Estate Using a Self-Directed 401(k) or IRA
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Jul 04, 2024 |
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Crowdfunding Real Estate: Inside a Self-Directed IRA or 401K
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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The Ultimate Guide to Self-Directed Roth IRAs
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Jun 14, 2024 |
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Self-Directed IRA Summer School
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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The Benefits of Kids Roth IRAs and Teaching Financial Literacy
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May 30, 2024 |
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Why do you need an IRA/LLC.. [everything you need to know]
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May 23, 2024 |
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Social Security Alert - What Is Your Plan?!
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May 16, 2024 |
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WEIRD Investments you can make with a Self-Directed IRA
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May 09, 2024 |
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51 minutes of Pure Advice on how to Build Wealth
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Apr 25, 2024 |
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What to do if you have an Inherited IRA.
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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Who's the beneficiary of your IRA or 401K? Beware!
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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How much you should have in your 401k by age
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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Open Forum: The RIGHT way to Invest with your Self-Directed IRA
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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Open Forum: Self Directed Account Questions from the Internet!
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Mar 29, 2024 |
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Open Forum: The Ins and Outs of Self-Directing Your Retirement Account
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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Solo 401(k) - Contributions, Rules & FAQs
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Feb 02, 2024 |
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Is This a Good Deal for my IRA?
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Jan 26, 2024 |
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Buying Crypto in Your IRA - Trading, Staking, and Mining
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Jan 18, 2024 |
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Gettin Started with a Self-Directed IRA or 401(k)
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Jan 12, 2024 |
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Turn Your Old Employer 401k into a Million Dollars
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Jan 11, 2024 |
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Tax-Free Investing & Contribution Deadlines: Your Self-Directed Account Questions Answered
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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Solo 401(k) Contribution Limits and Deadlines - 2024
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Dec 29, 2023 |
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Cryptocurrency and Precious Metals in Your Retirement Account
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Dec 28, 2023 |
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How to take YOUR Small Business to a Publicly Traded Company Managing Alternative Assets
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Dec 20, 2023 |
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Everything You Need to Know About the Backdoor Roth IRA in 2024
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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Your Questions: Roth Conversions and Backdoor Roth IRA
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Dec 07, 2023 |
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Year-End Retirement Account Tips and Tricks
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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Don't Do This With Your Self-Directed IRA
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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The Solo 401K - The Ins and Outs
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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Open Forum: 2024 Contribution Limits and Answering your Self-Directed IRA Questions!
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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Self-Directed Case Studies: Real World Application
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Oct 26, 2023 |
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The Power of Checkbook Control: IRA LLC Explained
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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Investing in Self-Storage with AJ Osborne and Mat Sorensen
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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Buying International Real Estate
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Oct 06, 2023 |
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Open Forum: Answering your Self-Directed Account Questions!
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Sep 21, 2023 |
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Don't Miss the Solo 401K Deadline - They're Here
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Sep 13, 2023 |
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Top 10 Roth IRA Questions and Answers 2023
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Sep 11, 2023 |
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Is Michael Burry telling you to Self-Direct your IRA?
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Aug 24, 2023 |
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Real Estate Deals on TV vs. Real Life: Behind-the-Scenes with Amy Mahjoory from HGTV
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Aug 21, 2023 |
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5 Common Mistakes in Roth Conversions
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Aug 14, 2023 |
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Ep.104 Alternative Assets in a Self-directed IRA or 401K
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Jul 17, 2023 |
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Open Forum: Answering your Self-Directed Account Questions
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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Ep.103 Kid Roth's - Summertime Savings Strategies
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Jun 21, 2023 |
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Ep.102 How to Best Use an IRA LLC
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Jun 12, 2023 |
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Veena Jetti on Multi Family in Todays Market - Best Practices & Competitive Strategies - Webinar
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Jun 08, 2023 |
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Ep.101 ROTH IRA VS ROTH 401K - The Great Debate!
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May 31, 2023 |
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Open Forum: Answering Your Self-Directed IRA Questions!
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May 17, 2023 |
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Ep.100 How Your IRA Can Flip Real Estate?
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May 05, 2023 |
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Ep.99 Using an IRA or 401K to Fund a Business
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May 01, 2023 |
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Webinar: Self-Directed Case Study with Gary Chung
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Apr 24, 2023 |
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Open Forum: Answering Your Self-Directed IRA Questions!
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Apr 17, 2023 |
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Ep.96 IRA & 401k Deadlines and Limits 22' & 23'
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Apr 07, 2023 |
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Open Forum: Answering your Self-Directed Questions
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Mar 30, 2023 |
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Webinar 22: Banking Crisis and How to Protect Your Cash? W/ Guest Jonathan Morris CEO of Titan Bank
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Mar 16, 2023 |
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Open Forum: Your Questions Answered on Self Directed Retirement Accounts
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Mar 13, 2023 |
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Ep.91 Investing in Private Funds with your IRA
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Mar 06, 2023 |
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Ep. 90 Lending and Notes with your Self-Directed IRA & 401K
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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Ep. 89. Raising Private Money for Real Estate with Amy Mahjoory - Special Guest Episode
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Feb 17, 2023 |
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Ep.88 Investing in Distressed Assets
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Feb 13, 2023 |
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Ep.87 Secure 2.0 & Law Changes to IRA'S & 401K'S in 2023
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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Ep.86 SOLO 401K VS. SEP IRA
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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WEBINAR 21: Investing in Alternative Assets with and IRA or 401k
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Jan 23, 2023 |
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Ep.84 Putting Your Sleepy IRA and 401K $ to Work: Transfer and Roll Over Rules
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Jan 17, 2023 |
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EP.83 Your 2023 Savings Goal for Your IRA and 401k.
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Jan 06, 2023 |
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EP.82 HUGE CHANGES TO IRA'S AND 401 K'S - NEW LAWS IN AFFECT
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Jan 04, 2023 |
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WEBINAR 20: How much do you need in your IRA or 401k to retire?
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Dec 28, 2022 |
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Ep.80 Backdoor Roth IRA for 2023 and Beyond
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Dec 09, 2022 |
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EP. 79 Roth Conversions and Chunking Before Year End
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Dec 01, 2022 |
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EP78: How To Fund Your Deal With Other People's IRAs
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Nov 22, 2022 |
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EP 77: Open Forum - Self-Directed IRA Q&A on Start-Ups, Syndicates, RMD, Crypto, FDIC, Side Door Solo 401k
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Nov 14, 2022 |
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New Contribution Limits 2023
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Nov 07, 2022 |
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EP 75: Roth Accounts for Realtors and Brokers
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Nov 02, 2022 |
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EP 74: How To Do A Kid's Roth IRA
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Oct 25, 2022 |
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Ep.73: Solo 401(k) Structures and Strategies
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Oct 17, 2022 |
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Ep.72: 6 Common Mistakes Investors Make with IRA LLCs and Checkbook IRAs
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Oct 10, 2022 |
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EP71 Open Forum: Your Questions Answered on Real Estate in a Roth IRA, Short Term Rentals, UBIT Tax
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Sep 27, 2022 |
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EP 70: Analyzing Investments for Retirement Accounts
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Sep 16, 2022 |
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EP 69: Student Loan Debt Crisis and The Solution - Coverdell ESAs, 529 and Roth IRAs
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Sep 07, 2022 |
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Roth IRA vs. Health Savings Account (HSA): Which Is Better?
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Aug 31, 2022 |
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Investing Strategies! What Would The Bank Do? Top 10 Due Diligence Checklist!
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Aug 22, 2022 |
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EP 66: Open Forum
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Aug 16, 2022 |
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Ep 65/Webinar: 6 ways to protect your IRA or 401K in a recession
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Jul 26, 2022 |
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Ep. 64 Raising Capital from IRAs & 401(K)s
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Jul 18, 2022 |
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EP 63: Open Forum
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Jul 11, 2022 |
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EP 62: Solo 401(k) Required Filings and Avoiding Common Mistakes.
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Jun 28, 2022 |
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EP 60: How to move my IRA and 401(K) around?
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Jun 06, 2022 |
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Open Forum - Answering your difficult Self-Directed IRA questions
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Jun 01, 2022 |
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Ep 58- 5 Common Mistakes when Self-Directing
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May 07, 2022 |
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Ep 57- Mega Back Door Roth Revealed
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Apr 15, 2022 |
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Ep 56- Leveraging your IRA Investment with Debt
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Apr 11, 2022 |
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Ep 55- SECURE Act 2.0: You're going to Love It!
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Apr 01, 2022 |
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Ep 54- OPEN FORUM SHOW - Self-Directed Retirement Plan Questions
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Mar 25, 2022 |
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Ep 53 - Real Estate Development in an IRA
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Mar 22, 2022 |
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Ep 52- Deadlines for 2021 Contributions: There's Still Time
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Mar 04, 2022 |
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Ep 51- IRA/LLC for Staking, Defi, & Crypto
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Feb 25, 2022 |
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Ep 50- OPEN FORUM SHOW - Self-Directed Retirement Plan Questions
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Feb 23, 2022 |
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Ep 49- Invest Your IRA in a Start-up or Small Business
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Feb 10, 2022 |
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Ep 48- Saving for College: 529 v Coverdell v ROTH IRA
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Jan 24, 2022 |
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Ep 47- OPEN FORUM SHOW - Self-Directed Retirement Plan Questions
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Jan 14, 2022 |
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Ep 46- The Truth about IRA/LLCs: Alive and Well
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Jan 01, 2022 |
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Ep 45- Roth Conversions before Year-End: Live Free or Die Hard
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Dec 20, 2021 |
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Ep 44- Getting money in and out of your IRA without screwing it up
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Dec 10, 2021 |
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Ep 43 Legislation Update and Open Forum
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Nov 25, 2021 |
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EP 42 - OPEN FORUM SHOW - Self-Directed Retirement Plan Questions
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Nov 01, 2021 |
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EP 41 - Buying and Selling Land in Your IRA
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Oct 04, 2021 |
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EP 40 - Fixing an Excess Roth Contribution
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Sep 30, 2021 |
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EP 39 - Backdoor Roth IRA - Roth IRAs For Everyone
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Sep 17, 2021 |
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EP 38 - How to Flip Real Estate in an IRA
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Sep 08, 2021 |
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EP 37 - How To Mine Crypto In Your IRA
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Aug 26, 2021 |
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EP 36 - OPEN FORUM SHOW - Self-Directed Retirement Plan Questions
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Aug 11, 2021 |
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EP 35 - Getting Unstuck With Self-Directing
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Jul 30, 2021 |
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Ep 34 - Should Insurance Be Used for Retirement
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Jul 21, 2021 |
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Ep 33- Roth IRA vs. Trad. IRA - The Great Debate
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Jul 14, 2021 |
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EP 32 - OPEN FORUM SHOW - Self-Directed Retirement Plan Questions
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Jul 06, 2021 |
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EP 31 - 401(k) and ROTH Strategies
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Jun 25, 2021 |
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EP 30 - Who Should I List As The Beneficiary Of My Self-Directed IRA or 401(k)?
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Jun 16, 2021 |
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EP 29 Can You Move Crypto Into Your Roth IRA?
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Jun 09, 2021 |
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EP 28 - Roth IRAs for Kids: Rules and Steps to Establish
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Jun 07, 2021 |
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EP 27 - OPEN FORUM SHOW - Self-Directed Retirement Plan Questions
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Jun 01, 2021 |
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EP 26 - What is a Health Savings Account (HSA) and How Can You Self-Direct It?
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May 21, 2021 |
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EP 25 - Extension Deadlines: IRA & 401k Strategies
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May 13, 2021 |
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EP 24 - OPEN FORUM SHOW - Self-Directed Retirement Plan Questions
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May 10, 2021 |
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EP 23 - The Coverdell ESA and How To Maximize It
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May 03, 2021 |
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EP 22 - Rentals, Flips, and Vacation Homes in an IRA
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Apr 26, 2021 |
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EP 21 - Strategies For Moving an Old IRA to a Self-Directed IRA
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Apr 19, 2021 |
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EP 20 - IRA Partnering with Individuals or Other Accounts
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Apr 09, 2021 |
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EP 19 - OPEN FORUM SHOW - Self-Directed Retirement Plan Questions
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Apr 02, 2021 |
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EP 18 - Roth IRA Conversions and Chunking Strategies
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Mar 26, 2021 |
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EP 17 - When Does Your IRA Have to Pay Taxes?
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Mar 19, 2021 |
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EP 16 - How to Invest in Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrency with a Self-Directed IRA or 401k
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Mar 10, 2021 |
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EP 15 - How to Invest in a Private Company before they list on the Public Exchanges
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Feb 22, 2021 |
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EP 14 - OPEN FORUM SHOW - Self-Directed Retirement Plan Questions
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Feb 19, 2021 |
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EP 13 - What Happens to an IRA or 401k When the Owner Dies?
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Feb 12, 2021 |
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EP 12 - Due Diligence Top Ten List When Investing
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Feb 04, 2021 |
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EP 11 - Can I Own GameStop Stock with my Roth?
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Jan 29, 2021 |
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EP 10 - Private Lending and Hard Money Loans with a Self-Directed IRA or Solo 401(k)
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Jan 22, 2021 |
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EP 9 - Investing in Bitcoin and other Cryptocurrency with a Self-Directed IRA or Solo(k)
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Jan 15, 2021 |
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EP 8 - Starting a Business with Your Self-Directed IRA or 401(k)
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Dec 21, 2020 |
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EP 7 - OPEN FORUM SHOW - Self-Directed Retirement Plan Questions
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Dec 14, 2020 |
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EP 6 - Investing in a Private Company, Private Fund, or Small Business with your Self Directed IRA or Solo 401k
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Dec 04, 2020 |
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EP 5 - How to Invest in Real Estate with a Self-Directed IRA or Solo 401(k)
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Nov 11, 2020 |
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EP 4 - How to use an IRA/LLC or Checkbook IRA
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Oct 27, 2020 |
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EP 3 - Self-Directed IRA Rules
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Oct 12, 2020 |
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EP 2 - Investment Options with a Self-Directed IRA and 401(k)
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Sep 21, 2020 |
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What is a Self-Directed IRA? Getting Started
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Sep 02, 2020 |