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For 40 years, The Entrust Group has provided account administration services for self-directed retirement and tax-advantaged plans. Entrust can assist you in purchasing alternative investments with your retirement funds, and administer the buying and selling of assets that are typically unavailable through banks and brokerage firms.

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Here’s What You Can Do With Your Account Earnings

Here’s What You Can Do With Your Account Earnings

The truth is your earnings along with the cash from your initial investment are just more capital you can invest.
How to Invest in Gold With an IRA

How to Invest in Gold With an IRA

If you’re one of the millions of people who’s been trolling the web for information lately, asking yourself, “Should I invest in gold?” Take a seat.
Offshore Real Estate Investors: Here's Your Due Diligence in 6 Steps

Offshore Real Estate Investors: Here's Your Due Diligence in 6 Steps

With more and more Americans purchasing offshore real estate, whether for investment purposes or living abroad after retirement—due diligence is critical.
Self-Direction and Real Estate Notes: Part 2

Self-Direction and Real Estate Notes: Part 2

In our second installment of Self-Direction and Real Estate Notes, we discuss performing, non-performing, and unsecured notes.
10 Reasons We Love Roth IRAs (And You Should Too)

10 Reasons We Love Roth IRAs (And You Should Too)

Most people know what a Traditional IRA is, yet many aren’t aware of the Roth IRA. Here are 10 reasons we think you should check out the Roth IRA...
How Much Money Do You Need to Retire? Consider These 4 Factors

How Much Money Do You Need to Retire? Consider These 4 Factors

The general rule of thumb is that you need 80% per year of your pre-retirement income to retire comfortably, but most Americans lack adequate savings.
How to Purchase That Asset You Can't Quite Afford

How to Purchase That Asset You Can't Quite Afford

If you find a great investment but don’t have quite enough money in your IRA to make the purchase -- there are ways to make your IRA balance go further.
Self-Direction and Real Estate Notes: Part 1

Self-Direction and Real Estate Notes: Part 1

Investing in real estate notes offers many of the same advantages as investing in real estate, but without the disadvantages.