What is a Self-Directed IRA?

About this episode

This episode explains the foundational concepts of self-directed IRAs and how they work.

What is a self-directed IRA, and how does it actually work? In this episode of the Directed IRA Podcast, Mat Sorensen and Mark J. Kohler break down the most foundational concepts in self-directed investing. If you have ever felt limited by traditional retirement accounts or wondered if you can invest your IRA in assets outside of Wall Street, this episode is for you. As part of our Self-Directing 101 series, this conversation is designed to simplify the concept, clear up common misconceptio...

People in this episode

Hosts: Mat Sorensen, Mark Kohler

Topics covered

• self-directed IRA
• investing
• retirement accounts
• financial independence
• self-directed investing

Keywords

• self-directed IRA
• investing
• retirement
• Wall Street
• financial education

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Organizations: Directed IRA Podcast

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