--- title: Preferred Trust Blog | Blog description: Blog | Preferred Trust, PTC, Self-Directed IRA, alternative investments in IRA --- [![Horizontal Logo-HighRes JPG cropped-2](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Horizontal%20Logo-HighRes%20JPG%20cropped-2.jpg?width=234&height=66&name=Horizontal%20Logo-HighRes%20JPG%20cropped-2.jpg)](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/)   - Get Started - [Schedule Consultation](https://info.preferredtrustcompany.com/preferred-trust-company-consultation) - [Open an Account](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/self-directed-ira-applications/) - [About Preferred Trust](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/about-ira-custodian/) - [Client Testimonials](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/client-testimonials/) - SDIRA Resources - [Why Self-Direct?](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/why-self-directed-ira/) - [Inherited IRAs](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/inherited_iras/) - [Prohibited Transactions](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/prohibited_transactions/) - [IRA LLC](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/checkbook-ira-llc/) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/faqs/) - [Retirement Industry Glossary](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/retirement-industry-glossary/) - [Media](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/media/) - [Blog](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/blog) - Community - [Company Partnership](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/company-partnership/) - [Investment Resources](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/resources-new/) - [Investment Services](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/investment-services/) - Forms - [Forms](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/forms/) - [Fee Schedule](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/fee-schedule/) - [Pay Your Fees](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/shop/) - [Login](https://icp.infovisa.com/0234) - Get Started - [Schedule Consultation](https://info.preferredtrustcompany.com/preferred-trust-company-consultation) - [Open an Account](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/self-directed-ira-applications/) - [About Preferred Trust](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/about-ira-custodian/) - [Client Testimonials](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/client-testimonials/) - SDIRA Resources - [Why Self-Direct?](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/why-self-directed-ira/) - [Inherited IRAs](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/inherited_iras/) - [Prohibited Transactions](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/prohibited_transactions/) - [IRA LLC](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/checkbook-ira-llc/) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/faqs/) - [Retirement Industry Glossary](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/retirement-industry-glossary/) - [Media](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/media/) - [Blog](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/blog) - Community - [Company Partnership](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/company-partnership/) - [Investment Resources](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/resources-new/) - [Investment Services](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/investment-services/) - Forms - [Forms](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/forms/) - [Fee Schedule](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/fee-schedule/) - [Pay Your Fees](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/shop/) - [Login](https://icp.infovisa.com/0234) # Preferred Trust Blog [![](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/hubfs/PTC%20Facebook%20Post%20Picture%20Golden%20Rule%201200x628.jpg)](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/thegoldenrulesofinvestinginpreciousmetalswithanira) ## [The Golden Rules of Investing in Precious Metals with an IRA.](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/thegoldenrulesofinvestinginpreciousmetalswithanira) | [Blog](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/topic/blog) | [No Comment](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/thegoldenrulesofinvestinginpreciousmetalswithanira#comments-listing) Any investment comes with risk and every investment opportunity should warrant research and due diligence. Alternative investments can be both lucrative and powerful but, without doing your research,.. [Read More](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/thegoldenrulesofinvestinginpreciousmetalswithanira) October 10, 2023 [![](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/hubfs/iStock-1460777788-%20ben%20franklin%20bar%20chart.webp)](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/new-avenues-of-raising-capital-partnering-with-preferred-trust) ## [New Avenues of Raising Capital: Partnering with Preferred Trust](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/new-avenues-of-raising-capital-partnering-with-preferred-trust) | [Blog](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/topic/blog) | [No Comment](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/new-avenues-of-raising-capital-partnering-with-preferred-trust#comments-listing) In the ever-evolving world of finance and investing, finding innovative ways to raise additional capital is paramount. As an investment sponsor, have you ever considered tapping into your client.. [Read More](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/new-avenues-of-raising-capital-partnering-with-preferred-trust) October 05, 2023 [![](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/hubfs/5498.webp)](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/q-a-for-required-minimum-distributions) ## [Q&A for Required Minimum Distributions](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/q-a-for-required-minimum-distributions) | [Blog](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/topic/blog) | [1 Comments](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/q-a-for-required-minimum-distributions#comments-listing) 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.. [Read More](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/q-a-for-required-minimum-distributions) March 23, 2022 [![](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/hubfs/iStock-1252801899%202.jpg)](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/sd-ira-fee-payment-best-practices) ## [SD-IRA Fee Payment Best Practices](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/sd-ira-fee-payment-best-practices) | [Blog](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/topic/blog) | [3 Comments](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/sd-ira-fee-payment-best-practices#comments-listing) 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.. [Read More](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/sd-ira-fee-payment-best-practices) September 24, 2021 [![](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/hubfs/iStock-1219411800.jpg)](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/dont-leave-your-401k-savings-behind) ## [Roll It Over: Don't Leave Your 401k Savings Behind](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/dont-leave-your-401k-savings-behind) | [Blog](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/topic/blog) | [1 Comments](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/dont-leave-your-401k-savings-behind#comments-listing) 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.. [Read More](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/dont-leave-your-401k-savings-behind) September 09, 2021 [![](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/hubfs/Fix%20n%20Flip%20Infographic.jpg)](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/tax-shelter-options-for-fix-flips-and-rental-properties) ## [Tax Shelter Options for Fix & Flips and Rental Properties](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/tax-shelter-options-for-fix-flips-and-rental-properties) | [Blog](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/topic/blog) | [5 Comments](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/tax-shelter-options-for-fix-flips-and-rental-properties#comments-listing) 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,.. [Read More](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/tax-shelter-options-for-fix-flips-and-rental-properties) March 12, 2021 [![](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/hubfs/Disqualified%20Persons%20draft%207.10.23.png)](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/lightning-round-rules-for-rental-property-investments) ## [Lightning Round: Rules for Rental Property Investments](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/lightning-round-rules-for-rental-property-investments) | [Blog](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/topic/blog) | [4 Comments](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/lightning-round-rules-for-rental-property-investments#comments-listing) 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.. [Read More](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/lightning-round-rules-for-rental-property-investments) October 14, 2020 [![](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/hubfs/iStock-1140032661.jpg)](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/pardon-the-pun-many-economies-are-fueled-by-oil) ## [SPONSORED CONTENT - Pardon the Pun: Many Economies Are Fueled by Oil](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/pardon-the-pun-many-economies-are-fueled-by-oil) | [Blog](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/topic/blog) | [1 Comments](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/pardon-the-pun-many-economies-are-fueled-by-oil#comments-listing) Did you know that a [Self-Directed IRA](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/why-self-directed-ira/) opens the door to diversifying your retirement portfolio with mineral investments? One of our Resources, [Eckard Enterprises](https://www.eckardenterprises.com/), provides insight into some factors.. [Read More](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/pardon-the-pun-many-economies-are-fueled-by-oil) July 15, 2020 [![](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/hubfs/St.%20Joseph%20Chart.png)](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/sponsored-content-precious-metals-a-startling-track-record-you-should-not-overlook) ## [SPONSORED CONTENT - Precious Metals: A Startling Track Record You Should Not Overlook](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/sponsored-content-precious-metals-a-startling-track-record-you-should-not-overlook) | [Blog](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/topic/blog) | [No Comment](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/sponsored-content-precious-metals-a-startling-track-record-you-should-not-overlook#comments-listing) 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.. 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