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How To Fund Your Self Directed IRA
Congratulations! You have selected to open a Self Directed IRA and begin your journey to a richer retirement. You have already filled out an account application and are ready to start investing in the alternative asset of your choice. The next step is to fund your Self Directed IRA account, which can be done in a variety of ways. […]
Read MoreHow To Protect Your IRA From Scams
IRAs, and especially Self Directed IRAs, require account holders to be vigilant in investment choice. This is because these kinds of retirement plans are choice destinations for scammers and con men. IRA accounts possess a sizable amount of funds and the account holder is actually looking to entrust those funds with somebody else. This is a gilded invitation for unscrupulous individuals who are looking to […]
Read MoreIRA Basics – Everything the IRS Wants You to Know
Are you new to retirement investing? Like everything that has to do with finances and the government, it can get complicated. The ideas are new, the account possibilities are seemingly endless, and there’s a ton of new terminology to learn. Don’t worry! By learning a few basic concepts and definitions, you’ll be able to speak intelligently about […]
Read MoreSpirit Week at Madison Trust Company and Broad Financial
As the summer comes to a close, Madison Trust Company and Broad Financial participated in our First Annual Spirit Week! Each day employees were encouraged to dress according to different themes, participate in team-building and philanthropy events, and be part of some healthy competition. This week truly personified our culture of Caring, Collaborating, Improving, and Empowering. Let’s check […]
Read MoreCongress Looks to Enact Mandatory Retirement Accounts
Congress is getting their new budget ready. As with every new budget, it provides a time to amend existing laws and enact new ones. Of the new enactments this year, Congress is proposing the implementation of a mandatory retirement account. This legislation would require employers to have retirement accounts set up for their employees and make automatic contributions […]
Read MoreCongress May Restructure Your Retirement Accounts
President Biden recently presented the Build Back Better Plan. This is a multi-trillion dollar spending proposal that provides a Covid-relief package, an infrastructure and jobs plan, and an investment strategy for childcare and education. Having had a first pass through the House’s Ways and Means Committee, Congress has sent it back with a number of mark-ups. These mark-ups cover a lot of ground, and […]
Read MoreEmployee Spotlight: Daniel Humphrey, Account Executive
Meet Daniel Humphrey, one of Madison’s Account Executives. Daniel is a crucial part of our inbound sales team, who likes interacting with clients and teaching them about how a Self Directed IRA can benefit their retirement portfolio. When he’s not working, Daniel enjoys health and fitness activities. We asked Daniel a few questions to find out more […]
Read MoreREITs and Debt – A Surprising Partnership
You do not need debt in your life. It may be convenient at times (like a credit card or home mortgage,) but if you had to, you could get by on a cash basis. Many people have actually chosen to go debt free to avoid the problems associated with debt. A REIT does not have this option. In order to grow […]
Read MoreThe Great Fed Taper – What You Need To Know
The future of any economy, even in the short term, is essentially unpredictable. Events like natural disasters, pandemics, and political upheaval can set financial systems spinning. Governments are cognizant of this and to the best of their ability seek to stabilize their respective economies. Here in the U.S. that responsibility is given to the Federal Reserve. Using the tools on monetary policy, the Fed tries to keep the […]
Read MoreThe IRS Cares About Your MAGI
There are many numbers that are used to measure consumers. Everybody knows about credit scores, tax brackets, and net worth. There is one number, though, that is quite important, yet most people have never heard of it. This number is personal to you and the government utilizes it to determine your eligibility for a number of programs. Get ready to meet MAGI – Modified Adjusted Gross […]
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