IRA Financial Blog

Insights, strategies, and expert answers on self-directed retirement, taxes, and alternative investing.

IRA Financial vs. Inspira Financial

IRA Financial vs Inspira Financial

When it comes to self-directed retirement investing, IRA Financial and Inspira Financial (formerly Millennium Trust Company) take very different…

IRA Financial vs. STRATA Trust

IRA Financial vs STRATA Trust Company

When choosing a self-directed retirement provider, investors often compare IRA Financial and STRATA Trust Company, two established names offering…

The 5 Commandments to Tax-Free Wealth: A Tax Attorney's Retirement Blueprint

The 5 Commandments to Tax-Free Wealth: A Tax Attorney’s Retirement Blueprint

For more than 25 years, I have practiced tax law and helped thousands of Americans navigate the retirement system. If there is one thing I have…

Key Solo 401(k) Rules Under SECURE Act 2.0: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know in 2026

Key Solo 401(k) Rules Under SECURE Act 2.0: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know in 2026

The SECURE Act 2.0, signed into law in December 2022, introduced the most significant changes to retirement plan rules in decades. For self-employed…

IRA Financial vs uDirect IRA

IRA Financial vs uDirect IRA

Both IRA Financial and uDirect IRA help investors take control of their retirement savings through Self-Directed IRAs and Solo 401(k) plans. Each…

Why Self-Directed IRA Fees Really Matter

Why Self-Directed IRA Fees Really Matter

When investors evaluate retirement accounts, they typically focus on investment performance. They compare returns, asset classes, and market…

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