Tag Archives: Retirement Accounts

Designating a Beneficiary

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Megan Galane

IRAs are designed to plan for retirement and they are great estate planning tool. This is why appointing beneficiaries is an important step in account establishment. A great deal of thought should go into designating the right beneficiary for your … Continue reading →

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Benefits of Alternative Investments

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Megan Galane

Many investors still are not aware that they can invest in alternative investments. Anything that does not fall within the definition of traditional stock and bonds can be loosely defined as alternative investments. These types of investments have many benefits … Continue reading →

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Real Estate Rules

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Megan Galane

One of the advantages of opening a self-directed IRA with Mountain West IRA is the ability to invest in real estate. Before considering this investment option, it is important to understand the rules to avoid making a tax or legal … Continue reading →

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Non-Traditional Assets

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Megan Galane

Some investors do not realize it is legal to purchase non-traditional assets using an IRA. In 1974, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act passed the responsibility of retirement savings from the employer to the employee. The next year, IRAs … Continue reading →

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Five Threats to Retirement Savings

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Megan Galane

Saving for retirement does not always go as planned. Retirement savings are subject to threats, both direct and indirect. Some of these threats are just unfortunate circumstances, while others are deliberate actions trying to take advantage of the investor. Boomerang … Continue reading →

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The Balancing Act

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Megan Galane

Many younger workers have the task of balancing debt reduction with retirement savings. Often the debt they have accrued is related to student loans and credit cards. Many of these workers believe they need to pay off their debt before … Continue reading →

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Five Key Financial Behaviors

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Megan Galane

Recently, the Federal Reserve Board has identified five financial behaviors that are key to successfully saving for retirement. Those who do these behaviors are more likely to be financially stable, making them more able to save for retirement. Those who … Continue reading →

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Self-directed IRA Investment Idea: Investing in a Bed-and-Breakfast

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Megan Galane

Even in a sluggish economy, bed-and-breakfasts are a popular choice for tourists seeking lodging off the beaten path. They offer guests the opportunity to socialize with other travelers in a more intimate setting. Many countries offer a variation of the … Continue reading →

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5 Steps to Test Drive Your Retirement

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Megan Galane

Retirement is looming ever closer, but is there any good way to prepare for it? After all, you’ve probably never retired before. To take some of the uncertainty out of retirement, here are 5 steps to test drive retirement before … Continue reading →

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7 Tips for New Investors

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Megan Galane

While self-directed IRAs offer a wealth of investment possibilities, getting started with investing can be a daunting task for new investors. While we do not make any recommendations about investments, for six years Mountain West IRA has been showing individuals … Continue reading →

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