Ever hear of an “Alternative Investments IRA”? It’s not an IRA account type, like a Roth IRA, but rather a new approach to investing. It generally refers to Self-Directed IRAs in which you place your retirement money in alternative investments—those investments that aren’t typically offered through traditional brokers. Alternative investments like real estate and precious …

Retirement investing? You might not think of an LLC as the first thing that comes to mind. For many, the typical route to retirement success is stocks and bonds. But using a Checkbook LLC—an arrangement in which the LLC inside your IRA makes it easy to make retirement investments with a checkbook—can be a game-changer. …

When it comes to planning for retirement, most investors rely on a mix of traditional assets like stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. While these options can provide steady growth over time, they might not always be enough to achieve the retirement lifestyle you envision. What many people overlook are alternative investments — such as real …

When it comes to planning for retirement, one size does not fit all. While many people stick to the conventional path of investing in stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, others are exploring ways to diversify and take more control of their retirement accounts. One of the most powerful tools for doing just that is checkbook …

When it comes to retirement planning, investors often find themselves at a crossroads: should they actively manage their retirement accounts or adopt a “set it and forget it” approach? Both strategies have their merits, and the right choice largely depends on your individual financial goals, risk tolerance, and investment style. This guide will explore the …

An LLC. Checkbook control. Holding it all within a retirement account. It might sound like some complicated financial wizardry, but you’d be surprised how accessible a Checkbook LLC IRA can be. Not only can this arrangement help you invest in a retirement account with more speed and flexibility, but you may find it to be …

When it comes to planning for retirement, many of us have been taught to adopt a “set it and forget it” mentality. For years, the conventional wisdom has been to contribute regularly to your 401(k) or IRA, let the money grow, and eventually reap the rewards when you retire. While this approach has its merits, …

We talk a lot about Checkbook IRAs here at TurnKey IRA, and for good reason. A Checkbook IRA, also known as a Self-Directed IRA LLC, is a type of retirement account that allows investors to hold and manage a wide variety of investments. You can use retirement funds for real estate, private equity, precious metals, …

Imaging making a retirement investment with the power of writing a check. It’s not a superpower. With Checkbook LLCs within your IRA, you can manage your Self-Directed IRA investments with ease, control, and flexibility. But this structure does more than offer you a great way to make quick investments. It also helps you manage your …

Looking to gain more control over your retirement investments? An IRA LLC for checkbook control in your retirement account can be a powerful solution. Not only can you use this LLC to invest retirement funds in alternative assets—think real estate, private equity, etc.—but with checkbook control established, you can make the investments with the speed …

With a Single Member LLC within your IRA, you can do amazing things. That LLC’s checkbook is one your IRA controls, meaning you can write checks to make flexible, fast investments within your retirement account. And when you Self-Direct your IRA, you can invest in a huge range of different assets, including everything from real …

You may already know that a Checkbook IRA can be the most flexible way to invest retirement funds. With the stroke of a pen, you can put retirement funds into assets other retirement investors might not have access to. But with freedom comes some risk. If you’re managing your own account, you need to know …