John Csiszar

The first thing to do if your 401(k) hits $1 million is to pat yourself on the back. Most Americans struggle with saving much at all for retirement, and only a small percentage reach the mythical...

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Now that Donald Trump is officially the Republican candidate for president in 2024, it's a good time for investors to consider what market-moving policies he may implement if he wins a second term....

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When you open an IRA at a bank or brokerage firm, it is usually a simple traditional or Roth IRA. The firm you open the account with typically acts as custodian, ensuring the account meets with all IRS and government guidelines and safeguarding the actual assets. But there's a special type of IRA that most investors don't even know about called the self-directed IRA. Although a self-directed shares many of the same overall characteristics of a traditional IRA, it has some differences. If you've heard about a self-directed IRA -- or even if you haven't -- here are some of the most important benefits, tips and frequently asked questions to bring you up to speed on this intriguing type of investment account. Read More: 5 Genius Things All Wealthy People Do With Their Money What Is a Self-Directed IRA? A self-directed IRA, as the name implies, is just an IRA that you have complete control over. While you do technically "control" a traditional IRA that you can open at any bank or...

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