Preferred Trust Blog

The Required Minimum Distribution, or RMD, is an IRS mandated amount of money that must be withdrawn annually from your retirement plan(s) that is subject to ordinary income tax. RMDs start the year..

As a Self-Directed IRA account owner, it is your responsibility to be able to identify and differentiate what fees can be paid by the account owner with personal funds and those that must be paid..

We have all experienced a job change at some point in our life and, in most cases, you are on your own to make sure that all your ducks are in a row as you leave. This transition can often be..

Regardless of whether you invest in fix & flips or rental properties, we are all sitting in a world of unknowns right now. However, all politics aside, there are two things that are certain. First,..

Real estate is one of the most popular investments to leverage within a Self-Directed IRA (SDIRA). It is a familiar asset if you own your own home or other type of property, it offers diversification..

Did you know that a Self-Directed IRA opens the door to diversifying your retirement portfolio with mineral investments? One of our Resources, Eckard Enterprises, provides insight into some factors..

Do you usually overlook adding precious metals to your retirement portfolio? Then you should take a look at some current and historical insight into gold's performance provided by one of our..

Did you know that in 2014 the U.S. government made it possible for the American public to invest in cryptocurrency with an IRA? With a Self-Directed IRA, you can realize potential capital gains..

Whether the auction is live or online, the goal is still the same – acquire the real estate at a fraction of the price.

Cryptocurrency has been around for over 10 years, and much to the surprise of many skeptics, it still looks as if it is here to stay. However, despite its longevity, very few people understand what..