How to Self-Direct my IRA or 401k

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You can actually invest in real estate, promissory notes, precious metals, cryptocurrency, small businesses, and concert tickets, or raw land. Your broker may tell you that you can’t do this and it’s prohibited. They’re blatantly wrong.

The Power of the Health Savings Account (“HSA”)

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The Health Savings Account is one of the most powerful pieces of a well designed health care strategy. It includes saving money, saving taxes, building a tax-free ‘bucket’ for health care and most importantly taking control of your own health care strategy.

How Many Properties Should I Put in My LLC?

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I truly believe that an LLC for every rental property isn’t needed for the far majority of real estate investors.  It’s expensive, cumbersome and provides nominal benefit when there’s not a lot of equity in their rentals….yet!!

Is Redeeming Airline Miles Taxable?

is redeeming airlines miles taxable?

Before you start clearing your calendar, think about this – redeeming those points or claiming your rewards may be a taxable event. Maybe it’s time to redeem those credit card points or miles you’ve been saving up and jump on a plane headed someplace warm. How about Miami, or maybe Maui?

What is a COPE for Asset Protection?

whas is a cope for asset protection?

A Charging Order Protection Entity (COPE) is a unique type of entity that can provide additional protection for the assets it holds from the owner’s personal liabilities. It is far more advanced and complex than the average LLC.

When to Use a Benefit Corporation

when to use a benefit corporation

A Benefit Corporation will need to exemplify various practices and policies that show you are more concerned about benefiting the public through social or environmental causes than simply making profit.