General Self-Directed IRAs

What is the Difference between a Self-Directed IRA and a 401K?

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By J.P. Dahdah, Founder & CEO of Vantage Deciding to select a 401K plan through your employer can be a starting point for retirement savings However, with the freedom of a Self-Directed IRA, you are granted full control of how your wealth is grown through private investments. With financial institutions always seeking to lure you into “great investment” opportunities, the…

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What Are the Eligibility Requirements for a Self-Directed IRA?

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By J.P. Dahdah, Founder & CEO of Vantage Setting up any investment account comes with limitations and requirements. Understanding these will help you make the correct investment decisions when deciding how to properly choose a retirement investment account. If you are interested in a Self-Directed IRA account below are two things to keep in mind. 1. Qualifying for an IRA.…

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How to Avoid a Self-Directed IRA Scam

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By J.P. Dahdah, Founder & CEO of Vantage Self-Directed IRAs are a great way to flexibly invest your retirement savings as you expand your wealth. While the potential benefits are great, it’s important to be informed so that you can mitigate your risk of fraud and scams. Here are three things to keep in mind when looking for avenues to…

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Three Reasons to Choose a Self-Directed Retirement Plan

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By J.P. Dahdah, Founder & CEO of Vantage Are you looking for more investment choices with your retirement portfolio? If you are tired of being forced to put your retirement savings into mutual funds and other low-yielding traditional investments, then now is the time to consult with a Self-Directed IRA company like Vantage. Why? Because right now, it’s easier than…

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The Burdens of Self-Directed IRAs

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By J.P. Dahdah, Founder & CEO of Vantage ‘With freedom comes responsibility’ and Self-Directed IRA (SDIRA) account holders are not immune to this reality. I regularly share my insights about the long list of powerful benefits SDIRAs offer investors, but as with most things in life, there are downsides to these accounts which I feel obliged to also share. In…

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Life Is About Choices

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By J.P. Dahdah, Founder & CEO of Vantage Our lives are created by the choices we make every single day. Hopefully, we make more great choices than poor ones. When we make a bad choice, we should seek to learn from that mistake so that both we as individuals, and our loved ones whose actions are influenced by our behavior,…

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