Feb 24, 2026 | Blog, Tax Bites
Raising a family comes with plenty of expenses, but it may also make you eligible for various tax breaks. Some of the most valuable are tax credits, because they reduce your tax liability dollar for dollar (unlike deductions, which only reduce the amount of income...
Feb 23, 2026 | Blog, Self-Directed IRA Investing
Why Trend Chasing Feels So Tempting Trends are persuasive. When a particular strategy gains momentum, it tends to show up everywhere at once. Investors hear about strong returns. They see peers participating. Podcasts, social media, and online forums repeat the same...
Feb 17, 2026 | Blog, Tax Bites
An important decision to make when filing your individual income tax return is whether to claim the standard deduction or itemize deductions. A change under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) will make it beneficial for more taxpayers to itemize deductions on...
Feb 16, 2026 | Blog, Self-Directed IRA Investing
When Flexibility Starts to Feel Like Overwhelm One of the biggest advantages of a self-directed IRA is access. Real estate, private lending, notes, syndications, private equity, and more all become available in a way traditional retirement accounts do not allow....
Feb 10, 2026 | Blog, Tax Bites
Married couples have a choice when filing their 2025 federal income tax returns. They can file jointly or separately. What you choose will affect your standard deduction, eligibility for certain tax breaks, tax bracket and, ultimately, your tax liability. Which filing...
Feb 9, 2026 | Blog, Self-Directed IRA Investing
Why the Same Deal Produces Different Outcomes In investing, people often ask whether a deal is good or bad. In practice, the more important question is whether the deal fits the investor. Two investors can review the same opportunity, follow the same rules, and...
Feb 3, 2026 | Blog, Tax Bites
If you itemize deductions on your 2025 individual income tax return, you potentially can deduct donations to qualified charities you made last year. But your gifts must be substantiated in accordance with IRS requirements. Exactly what’s required depends on various...
Feb 2, 2026 | Blog, Self-Directed IRA Investing
When Strategy Stops Feeling Simple There is a familiar rhythm many self-directed investors experience. Learning feels energizing. Articles make sense. Podcasts resonate. Conversations spark ideas. Everything feels clear while the strategy lives in theory. Then the...
Jan 30, 2026 | Blog, Real Estate, Self-Directed IRA Investing, Strategy Group Recaps
In our most recent National Strategy Call, Jack led a live discussion on how self-directed retirement accounts can be used for real estate and alternative investing, and the rules investors need to understand before doing a deal. This session was designed for...
Jan 27, 2026 | Blog, Retirement Accounts, SEP IRAs, Tax Bites
If you own a business or are self-employed and haven’t already set up a tax-advantaged retirement plan, consider establishing one before you file your 2025 tax return. If you choose a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP), you’ll be able make deductible 2025 contributions...
