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How Liquid are Mortgage and Trust Deed Investments?

One of my favorite investments is residential mortgages and trust deeds. They are among the most passive investments available in the market today. In addition, unlike stocks and most other paper investments, they are backed by physical real properties. But what if you need to sell them? Even though the average term of a mortgage […]

Solo 401 k Loan: What could go wrong without proper knowledge?

Ask any financial expert, dipping into your retirement savings is the last piece of advice you could expect. However, some circumstances require urgent attention and your retirement savings can offer the much needed financial cushion. If you’re an owner-only business or self-employed professional with a Solo 401k plan, the IRS allows you to borrow from […]

Reddick Property Rating: How to Choose the Best Real Estate Investments

With so many options out there, it can be overwhelming to decide which investment properties will be the best ones for you. Properties range in age, size, condition, value, and of course, location. Then based on what zip code a property is located, you have some properties that are higher in cash flow but not […]

Choosing Individual 401k Plans: All That Glitters Is Not Gold

“The individual investor should act consistently as an investor and not as a speculator.” – Ben Graham Have you ever wondered about the utility of packaged deals you received in a contract? In most of the cases, if you’re getting something at surprisingly low prices, there’s a catch. The same rule applies to retirement plans. […]

Contribute Additional $1,000 with Solo 401k Contribution Limits for 2017

“You can be young without money, but you can’t be old without it.” ~ Tennessee Williams Saving money might not be an attractive idea but it’s definitely a smart one. Your regular annual contributions, even in small amounts, allow you to accumulate substantial retirement savings in the longer run. With that being said, the IRS […]

Solo 401k Quick Tip Video: Buying a Retirement Investment Property

Retirement Strategy: Self-directed Solo k

If you’re a full-time real estate investor, you probably have some properties reserved to fund your retirement. However, if you’re a regular investor trying to diversify your portfolio through real estate investments, you may find it difficult to fund the purchase. What is the best way to gain real estate exposure without additional financial burden? […]

Self-directed IRA: How to diversify and grow your retirement portfolio

“The beauty of diversification is it’s about as close as you can get to a free lunch in investing.” Barry Ritholtz How do you feel about staking your entire future on the stock market? Risky, right! Who would do that? Surprisingly enough, a lot of investors are putting their money in the stock market directly […]

Infographics: 7 Retirement Savings Goals for 2017

“Goals are like magnets. They’ll attract the things that make them come true.” ~ Tony Robbins It’s the end of 2016 and an all new 2017 stands at your door. While enjoying the holidays with your family is an excellent way to begin the New Year, a little financial planning for the year would do […]

10 Insane (But True) Ways to Grow Small Business Profits

When you were a kid, you imagined becoming an entrepreneur — a dream that turned into reality a few years ago when you started your first small business and began enjoying the freedom of being your own boss. But, since then, your profits haven’t grown at the rate you’d hoped they would. If you can […]

Solo 401(k): A Good Retirement Savings Option for the Self-Employed

Among the available retirement options, Solo 401(k) plans are worth considering, due to their relatively high contribution limits, flexible investments and the ability to make after-tax Roth contributions. Here are some reasons self-employed business owners should consider Solo 401(k) plans. Higher limits Because the self-employed professional wears the dual hat of the employer as well […]

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