
Directed IRA Podcast
A show dedicated to educating and informing self-directed IRA and 401(k) investors on strategies, investments, legal structures, tax rules, and pitfalls. Hosted by tax lawyers Mat Sorensen and Mark Kohler who are also co-founders of Directed IRA & Directed Trust Company (https://directedira.com) where they have provided self-directed accounts for thousands of customers. They cover and discuss Roth IRAs, solo(k)s, prohibited transactions, real estate, start-ups, notes, PPMs, PE/VC Funds, UBIT/UDFI, IRA/LLCs (aka, checkbook IRAs), and share examples and stories from their thousands of clients who have self-directed their retirement for decades.
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Jan 23, 2023 • 1h 21min
WEBINAR 21: Investing in Alternative Assets with and IRA or 401k
Investing in Alternative Assets with an IRA or 401kHow the Rich Invest in Alternative Assets and How you can too.Hosted by Mat Sorensen, Aaron Halderman, and Michael Bradley of Bradley WealthIn this webinar we’ll discuss:What are alternative investments?What types of alternative assets exist?Who can invest in alternatives?How do I get started investing in alternatives?What counterparties are involved in the alternative investing process?Why are investors adding alternative assets to their portfolios?----Leave your questions in the comment section below! 🔊 Found this video helpful? Click the Like bottom & share with others.Subscribe to my channel and click the 🔔 icon for notifications when I post a new video.--- Learn how to take control of your retirement - https://directedira.com/Self-directed IRA Podcast - https://matsorensen.com/podcast/Be an expert/shop my products - https://matsorensen.com/products3/Blog & Articles - https://matsorensen.com/blog/ ---Connect with me online:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matsorensen/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MatSorensenS...- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matsorensen/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/matsorensenDirected IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com

Jan 17, 2023 • 25min
Ep.84 Putting Your Sleepy IRA and 401K $ to Work: Transfer and Roll Over Rules
In this episode, Mat and Mark discuss Transfers and Rollovers. And practicing not leaving any money on the table.----Leave your questions in the comment section below! 🔊 Found this video helpful? Click the Like bottom & share with others.Subscribe to my channel and click the 🔔 icon for notifications when I post a new video.--- Learn how to take control of your retirement - https://directedira.com/Self-directed IRA Podcast - https://matsorensen.com/podcast/Be an expert/shop my products - https://matsorensen.com/products3/Blog & Articles - https://matsorensen.com/blog/ ---Connect with me online:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matsorensen/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MatSorensenS...- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matsorensen/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/matsorensenDirected IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com

Jan 6, 2023 • 23min
EP.83 Your 2023 Savings Goal for Your IRA and 401k.
Mat and Mark discuss savings habits, matching, and how to maximize retirement account contributions. ----Leave your questions in the comment section below! 🔊 Found this video helpful? Click the Like bottom & share with others.Subscribe to my channel and click the 🔔 icon for notifications when I post a new video.--- Learn how to take control of your retirement - https://directedira.com/Self-directed IRA Podcast - https://matsorensen.com/podcast/Be an expert/shop my products - https://matsorensen.com/products3/Blog & Articles - https://matsorensen.com/blog/ ---Connect with me online:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matsorensen/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MatSorensenS...- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matsorensen/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/matsorensenDirected IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com

Jan 4, 2023 • 37min
EP.82 HUGE CHANGES TO IRA'S AND 401 K'S - NEW LAWS IN AFFECT
Did the Grinch or Santa Claus come to town?Biden signs the new bill...What does this mean for small business owners??Want to know all about this topic?Visit my website to read the full article - Huge Changes to IRAs and 401(k)s in New Budget Law that Affects Everyone - https://matsorensen.com/self-directed...Connect with me online:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matsorensen/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MatSorensenS...- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matsorensen/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/matsorensenDirected IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com

Dec 28, 2022 • 1h 3min
WEBINAR 20: How much do you need in your IRA or 401k to retire?
How much do you need in your IRA or 401k to retire? The Formula You Will Need.Hosted by Mat Sorensen, bestselling author of The Self Directed IRA Handbook, and Aaron Halderman, COO of Directed IRA.In this webinar we will discuss:Get clarity on your numbers.Know how to create an actionable retirement plan.Set yourself up for success in 2023.Register to get your questions answered Live by Mat and Aaron. in our next Webinar! https://directedira.com/webinar/Schedule a Free 15-minute new account phone appointment with one of our experienced Senior Account Executives regarding a Real Estate IRA or a Self-Directed IRA.https://directedira.com/appointment----🔊 Found this video helpful? Click the Like button & share with others. Subscribe to my channel and click the 🔔 icon for notifications when I post a new video. Don't forget to leave your questions in the comment section below!---About Mat Sorensen:Mat is the leading national authority of The Self-Directed IRA industry, CEO of Directed IRA, partner at KKOS Lawyers, and best-selling author of “The Self Directed IRA Handbook,” with 40,000+ copies sold. Mat is also a VIP Contributor at Entrepreneur and, an expert author at Cryptopedia. He is a go-to guest speaker for financial, tax, and legal podcasts, Live events, and conferences.---- * Did you know you can invest assets owned by your self-directed IRA more efficiently? To Set Up Your New Account With A Specialist visit https://directedira.com/appointment/.* Discover the benefits of using an IRA/LLC, also known as a “checkbook control IRA.” Visit KKOS Lawyers to get help setting up your single-member IRA/LLC, call KKOS Lawyers at (888) 801-0010, or visit their website at https://www.kkoslawyers.com. * Check out Mat Sorensen’s Self-Directed IRA Podcast, new episodes every Monday. Submit your questions, listen, search for prior episodes, and sign up for the Directed IRA Weekly Free Newsletter, visit https://directedira.com/podcast ---- Most Popular Products: - The Self-directed IRA 2022 Recordings https://shop.matsorensen.com/products...- The Self-Directed IRA Handbook: https://matsorensen.com/products3- The Total SDIRA Bundle (The Self-Directed IRA Handbook, Second Edition (eBook Version), The Self-Directed IRA Handbook Video Series, SPRING 2022 SDIRA Summit Video Series, and FALL 2022 SDIRA Summit Video Series) https://shop.matsorensen.com/products...Directed IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com

Dec 9, 2022 • 30min
Ep.80 Backdoor Roth IRA for 2023 and Beyond
Roth IRAs can be established and funded for high-income earners by using what is known as the “back door” Roth IRA contribution method. Many high-income earners believe that they can’t contribute to a Roth IRA because they make too much money and/or because they participate in a company 401k plan. Fortunately, this thinking is wrong. While direct contributions to a Roth IRA are limited to taxpayers with income in excess of $140,000 ($218,000 for married taxpayers, 2023), those whose income exceeds these amounts may make annual contributions to a non-deductible traditional IRA and then convert those amounts over to a Roth IRA.----Schedule a Free 15-minute new account phone appointment with one of our experienced Senior Account Executives regarding a Real Estate IRA or a Self-Directed IRA. https://directedira.com/appointmentDirected IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com

Dec 1, 2022 • 33min
EP. 79 Roth Conversions and Chunking Before Year End
Roth conversions remain popular as many fear that tax rates will only increase in the next few years, so why not convert now at lower tax rates and let the account grow and come out tax-free at retirement? Remember, if you have a traditional IRA or 401(k), then that money grows tax-deferred, but you pay tax on the money as it is drawn out at retirement. If you have traditional dollars where you obtained tax deductions for those contributions, you then have to pay tax on the amount you want to convert to Roth.----Schedule a Free 15-minute new account phone appointment with one of our experienced Senior Account Executives regarding a Real Estate IRA or a Self-Directed IRA.https://directedira.com/appointment----🔊 Found this video helpful? Click the Like button & share with others. Subscribe to my channel and click the 🔔 icon for notifications when I post a new video. Don't forget to leave your questions in the comment section below!---About Mat Sorensen:Mat is the leading national authority of The Self-Directed IRA industry, CEO of Directed IRA, partner at KKOS Lawyers, and best-selling author of “The Self Directed IRA Handbook,” with 40,000+ copies sold. Mat is also a VIP Contributor at Entrepreneur and, an expert author at Cryptopedia. He is a go-to guest speaker for financial, tax, and legal podcasts, Live events, and conferences.---- * Did you know you can invest assets owned by your self-directed IRA more efficiently? To Set Up Your New Account With A Specialist visit https://directedira.com/appointment/.* Discover the benefits of using an IRA/LLC, also known as a “checkbook control IRA.” Visit KKOS Lawyers to get help setting up your single-member IRA/LLC, call KKOS Lawyers at (888) 801-0010, or visit their website at https://www.kkoslawyers.com. * Check out Mat Sorensen’s Self-Directed IRA Podcast, new episodes every Monday. Submit your questions, listen, search for prior episodes, and sign up for the Directed IRA Weekly Free Newsletter, visit https://directedira.com/podcast ---- Most Popular Products: - The Self-directed IRA 2022 Recordings https://matsorensen.com/product/sprin...- The Self-Directed IRA Handbook: https://matsorensen.com/products3- The Total SDIRA Bundle (The Self-Directed IRA Handbook, Second Edition (eBook Version), The Self-Directed IRA Handbook Video Series, SPRING 2022 SDIRA Summit Video Series, and FALL 2021 SDIRA Summit Video Series) https://matsorensen.com/product/total... --- Stay connected with Mat on: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matsorensen- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MatSorensenS...- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matsorensen/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/matsorensen- TikTok: https://tiktok.com/sorensenmatDirected IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com

Nov 22, 2022 • 1h 7min
EP78: How To Fund Your Deal With Other People's IRAs
This podcast was hosted by Mat Sorensen, bestselling author of The Self Directed IRA Handbook, and Aaron Halderman, COO of Directed IRA with special guest Bill Predebon, Founder/President, Creative Solutions Investments, LLC. Creative Solutions Investments, LLC, (CSI, LLC) is a Real Estate Investing Company, specializing in Fix and Flip short-term investments, creative financing, and creative investing strategies. Ultimately, long-term buy and hold strategies.In this podcast, they discussed:Funding your deals including joint ventures, partnerships, and capital investments secured by DOT, among others.Using other people's IRAs to invest in real estate and more.Expanding your existing real estate business if you are a real estate broker or investor.They also answered deal funding questions Live!Schedule a Free 15-minute new account phone appointment with one of our experienced Senior Account Executives regarding what type of account is best for you. https://directedira.com/appointmentTo submit your questions, listen, search for prior episodes, or sign up for their Weekly Free Newsletter, visit https://directedira.com/podcastDirected IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com

Nov 14, 2022 • 41min
EP 77: Open Forum - Self-Directed IRA Q&A on Start-Ups, Syndicates, RMD, Crypto, FDIC, Side Door Solo 401k
Bestselling authors, Mat Sorensen of, "The Self-Directed IRA Handbook," and Mark J. Kohler, "The Tax & Legal Playbook," answer your questions on buying alternative assets with retirement accounts including: • Investing in a start-up with a Roth IRA.• What happens to a 401k or self-directed IRA that has invested in a syndication when retiring.• How to best plan for Required Minimum Distribution (RMD).• The difference between a Trust Company vs. Third Party Administrator (TPA).• What you need to know about FDIC Insurance when investing in alternative assets.• Understand the Side Door Solo 401k.Schedule a Free 15-minute new account phone appointment with one of our experienced Senior Account Executives regarding what type of account is best for you. https://directedira.com/appointmentTo submit your questions, listen, search for prior episodes, or sign up for their Weekly Free Newsletter, visit https://directedira.com/podcastDirected IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com

Nov 7, 2022 • 31min
New Contribution Limits 2023
Mat Sorensen and Mark J. Kohler explain everything you need to know about the increased contribution limits for 2023. They walk through the rules and common strategies people use to get more money into their retirement accounts. They show how to avoid jacking up your account. This episode will have you perfectly prepared to max out your retirement account! Solo 401k Special 2023 - Learn moreDirected IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com