Self-Directed IRAs: What You Need To Know - With Jordan Sheppherd

Today's episode is an intro to the self-directed IRA. Did you know you can buy cryptocurrencies within an IRA and get tax-free gains on the growth? Or other alternative investments, like cattle, race horses or precious metals. Log onto E*Trade and try to buy investment real estate within your IRA. You can't do it. And that's why you need to self-direct.Jordan Sheppherd has helped hundreds of people set up self-directed IRAs and solo 401(k) plans. He's an expert in this stuff and he's a really cool dude.Self-direction is an amazing opportunity that I believe all self-employed people should take advantage of. But don't take my word for it; check out this episode and find out for yourself.Learn more about Jordan's services at www.checkbookira.com. Disclosure: I hired Jordan to set up my solo 401(k) a few years back, and it was the single most important decision I've made in my retirement planning process.Hey, do you have a question about retirement planning you'd like me to answer on a future episode? Email me at [email protected] or visit my website and click the red "Send Matt a Voicemail" button on the side and ask a question there.Also, if you can leave me a review for this podcast on whatever platform you use, I'll be your best friend!