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When was the last time you checked to see whom you named as the beneficiary on your retirement account? Many people assume that their will, or a trust, is enough to make sure your money goes where you want it to go when you pass away. However, when it comes to retirement accounts, annuities, or … Continue reading “Why are Beneficiary Designations so Important?”
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Did you know, you can purchase real estate in your retirement account?
Did you know? Did you know that you can use your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) can invest in more than stocks and bonds? IRA’s also can buy real estate (single family, multi-family, commercial, raw land) for investment. How it Works: First, you need an IRA custodian that allows investing in “Alternative Assets”. Once you have … Continue reading “Did you know, you can purchase real estate in your retirement account?”
Investment Types
You should never feel as if your retirement funds might be able to do more outside of your IRA vs inside. Funny concept, when all we have been taught over the years is to invest in the stock market and earn an average return to grow your retirement. Thankfully, Mountain West IRA allows you to … Continue reading “Investment Types”
The Differences Between a Traditional IRA and a Roth IRA
If you’re looking for self-directed IRA companies, look no further than Mountain West IRA. We take great pride in helping our clients create the IRA retirement plan that will provide you with the solid financial foundation you need to ensure you can live comfortably in your retirement years. As a widely trusted self-directed IRA third … Continue reading “The Differences Between a Traditional IRA and a Roth IRA”
What Type of Retirement Plan Do You Have?
Do not overlook your retirement and assume your financial planner has your best interests at heart. You need to be educated and take control of your retirement. Over the next month, we will be going in depth about the differences inherent among common retirement terms. What types of retirement accounts are there? Employer Plans If … Continue reading “What Type of Retirement Plan Do You Have?”
How to Double Your Retirement Overnight
The following is a hypothetical model based off of an investors figures he figured on this actual property. Back in 2007, the average IRA that was transferred to a self-directed IRA was about $200,000. After the crash in 2007-2008. The average value of IRAs decreases to about half, thus putting the current value at $100,000. … Continue reading “How to Double Your Retirement Overnight”
Now that I have an Individual(K) Plan, what do I do with it?
Now that I have an Individual(K) Plan, what do I do with it? In the first part of our series on Individual (k) accounts we discussed who can have one, and all of the great benefits to starting up an Individual K account. But now that you have one, do you understand what your options … Continue reading “Now that I have an Individual(K) Plan, what do I do with it?”
Mountain West IRA Launches 2018 Self-Directed IRA Webinar Series
Boise, Idaho, February 22, 2018: Mountain West IRA is proud to announce the launch of their 2018 Self-Directed IRA webinar series. Each month, the company will be hosting several educational webinars, focused on building wealth, real estate and more. The specific topics planned for the coming months include introduction to self-directed IRAs, real estate, alternative … Continue reading “Mountain West IRA Launches 2018 Self-Directed IRA Webinar Series”
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and your Self-Directed IRA
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and your Self-Directed IRA There was quite a bit of both commotion and breath holding leading up to the actual passage of the tax reform bill. While you may personally be upset, be cheering, or even be a bit bewildered, retirement plans were for the most part left untouched. … Continue reading “The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and your Self-Directed IRA”
Going Solo: The Individual(k) Plan
What is an IK account? Unlike employer sponsored 401(K) plans, most people have never heard of an Individual (k) plan. An Individual 401(k) (or IK) works much the same as traditional 401(k) plans offered by large companies, and resemble the SEP IRA which is designed for the self-employed. However, an IK is designed strictly for … Continue reading “Going Solo: The Individual(k) Plan”
