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21st Century Diversification: A guide to investing retirement funds.

Self-Directed IRA

5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Opening a Self-Directed IRA

5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Opening a Self-Directed IRA

As we explore the world of investment opportunities, the Self-Directed IRA (SDIRAs) is a fantastic vehicle to step beyond the traditional IRA...

How Much Can You Save on Taxes by Investing with a Self-Directed IRA vs. Using Cash?

How Much Can You Save on Taxes by Investing with a Self-Directed IRA vs. Using Cash?

Investing for your retirement is not just about putting money away for the future; it's also about optimizing your investments in a way that...

Rocket Dollar Case Studies

Rocket Dollar Case Studies

In the dynamic landscape of retirement investing, individuals are increasingly turning to self-directed IRAs and Solo 401(k)s to take control of...

Self-Directed IRA vs. Regular IRA: Which is Right for You?

Self-Directed IRA vs. Regular IRA: Which is Right for You?

When planning for your retirement, one of the key decisions you'll face is choosing the right type of Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to suit...

Avoid These 7 Common Pitfalls of Financial Planning

Financial planning is a critical aspect of securing a stable future. Without proper financial planning, individuals may face challenges such as...

Top 9 Alternative Investments To Make With a Self-Directed IRA

Top 9 Alternative Investments To Make With a Self-Directed IRA

Investing in alternative assets can be a great way to diversify your portfolio and potentially achieve higher returns. One way to invest in these...

Rocket Dollar Blog | This blog post will discuss defensive investing, its benefits, and how to implement it in your portfolio.

Defensive Investing: How to Protect Your Portfolio

As an investor, one of your main objectives is to generate investment returns. However, investing is not without risks; market volatility can...

Rocket Dollar Blog | The Benefits of Investing in an IRA Over Cash

The Benefits of Using a Tax-Advantaged Account

When considering any eligible investment, investing through an IRA provides several advantages over making the same investment with cash, such as...

"Office Hours" on Rocket Your Dollar Podcast

When speaking to our audience members, it becomes clear that many folks have similar questions about our accounts, alternative assets, and how a...

Here are the Rules When Rolling Over Your Pension to an IRA

Here are the Rules When Rolling Over Your Pension to an IRA

If you have a traditional pension plan, you may have the option of taking a lump sum disbursement when you leave your job or retire. One of your...

5 Reasons to Consider a Rocket Dollar Account

5 Reasons to Consider a Rocket Dollar Account

At Rocket Dollar, we believe there are dozens of reasons why it makes sense to invest and save for retirement with an account from Rocket Dollar but...

Investing in Real Estate with Your IRA

Investing in Real Estate with Your IRA

Are you looking to meet your investment goals and save for your retirement? Do you want to use retirement dollars to add real estate to your...

Subscription-Based, All-You-Can-Invest Pricing for Self-Directed IRAs

Subscription-Based, All-You-Can-Invest Pricing for Self-Directed IRAs

From Netflix to Blue Apron to that nominal $.99 charge for additional iCloud storage, subscription-based services have become a common way for...

Roth Case Study

Roth Case Study

One of the most common questions we get surrounding IRA contributions is whether they should be Roth or Traditional contributions. While everybody...

Investing Locally With a Self-Directed Account: How to Invest in a Taco Truck Small Business With Your Rocket Dollar IRA

Investing Locally With a Self-Directed Account: How to Invest in a Taco Truck Small Business With Your Rocket Dollar IRA

Investing in your community is a great way to have a positive impact on your local business environment, and also a great way to make investments...

Just Land Your Dream Job? Don't Forget Your Old 401(k)

Few situations in life are more stressful than a job loss, and chances are if you find yourself in this situation, your 401(k) account is the last...

Rocket Dollar 6 things to do right now to retire 1-5 years earlier

Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Zers Retirement Alert: 6 Things to Today with your IRA or 401(K) to Retire 1–5 Years Earlier

Rocket Dollar account holders have the power to invest in any asset class allowed by the IRS. Our expert team created this list of 6 action items to...

SECURE Act Rocket Dollar

The SECURE Act and How It Affects Estate Planning

The SECURE (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement) Act represents the first significant change to retirement legislation since the...

Questions to ask before you buy SDIRA

Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Self-Directed IRA

Rocket Dollar provides customers unparalleled access to a wide range of alternative investments, from real estate to private equity to...