Investing in Wine and Spirits with Your IRA as Securitized Assets
Wine and Spirits can be an investable asset class in your retirement account, but not as physical assets. As a securitized, intangible asset, much like shares of a...
Opening a Self-Directed IRA Before Tax Day
As the tax deadline approaches, many people are scrambling to figure out ways to reduce their tax liability. One often overlooked option is opening a...
The Benefits of Using a Tax-Advantaged Account
When considering any eligible investment, investing through an IRA provides several advantages over making the same investment with cash, such as...
Rocket Dollar’s Broker Dealer License Approved
The news is out: Rocket Dollar's broker dealer license has been approved! This allows us to continue building the best retirement products for...
Investing in 2023: A Look Ahead
As we enter the new year, many people are looking ahead to the future and considering where to invest their money. With the economy still recovering...
Are Alternative Investments Right For You?
As alternative investments go mainstream, every investor should consider the simple question, “Are alternative investments right for me?” The answer...
The Rocket Dollar Solo 401(k)
A Solo 401(k) plan is the perfect retirement account for small business owners and self-employed individuals. This type of account offers many...
Use a Market Downturn to Your Advantage With a Roth Conversion
A market downturn can be a scary time for investors, but it can also be a great opportunity to do a Roth conversion. When the market is down and the...
Inflation and Alternative Investments
Inflation, one of the most important economic indicators, can affect your investments in a number of ways. Inflation is a general increase in the...
Is a Solo 401(k) Right For You?
A Solo 401(k) is a retirement plan that can be used by the self-employed. If you're self-employed and looking to set up a retirement plan, then a...
Alternative Assets for a Diversified Portfolio
The last few months have been tough for investors. The stock market is volatile, and interest rates are increasing, making it challenging to grow...
3 Alternative Investing Myths
Alternative investments are becoming more and more common in the portfolios of investors. However, alternative investment strategies have suffered...
5 Metrics to Watch for Alternative Investment Performance
Alternative investments are an excellent way to diversify your portfolio. One important gauge of success is to assess alternative investment...
Alternative Investments: Equity Crowdfunding
To understand how crowdfunding became so popular as a method to raise capital, it helps to know the history of how crowdfunding came into being.
Alternative Investments: Startup Investing
Investing in startup companies has significant risk, yet if you happen to be an early investor in a successful startup, you may also reap substantial...
Alternative Investments: Private Equity Investing
Some investors incorrectly assume that all retirement accounts have restrictions on the investments that they can make. This inflexibility might be...
Alternative Investments: Cryptocurrency Investing
Cryptocurrency investing is an alternative investment category worth considering for a diversified portfolio. The first cryptocurrency was Bitcoin,...
Alternative Investments: Real Estate Investing
The often-quoted Andrew Carnegie (1835 - 1919) said, “90% of all millionaires become so through owning real estate.” With all due respect to Mr....
"Office Hours" on Rocket Your Dollar Podcast
When speaking to our audience members, it becomes clear that many folks have similar questions about our accounts, alternative assets, and how a...