Discover the key investing lessons I wish I knew 20 years ago to build even greater retirement wealth! From the power of alternative assets to the life-changing benefits of Roth IRAs, I’m sharing my biggest mistakes and insights so you can maximize your savings today.

Bitcoin is booming—learn how to harness its potential within a Roth IRA for long-term, tax-free growth. This video explains why crypto belongs in your retirement plan and provides tips for smart investing. Tune in to secure your financial future!"

Episode 468: 3 Things to do in 2025 to Guarantee Retirement Wealth! by Adam Bergman

Learn how to use your IRA for angel investing, venture capital, and private equity. Discover tax strategies, accredited investor rules, and how to avoid UBIT. Maximize your retirement savings while funding innovative startups!

Adam Bergman discusses a critical development in retirement planning: the new "lost and found" system under the SECURE Act 2.0. This initiative will help millions of Americans track down unclaimed retirement funds from past employers, which could include 401(k)s or profit-sharing plans they weren’t aware of. Adam dives into how it works, potential privacy concerns, and the regulatory hurdles.

Get the latest on 2025 retirement contribution limits! Adam Bergman unpacks changes to IRAs, 401(k)s, SEP IRAs, SIMPLE IRAs, Roths, and Solo 401(k)s, plus Secure Act 2.0 enhancements for ages 60-63. Learn what’s new, what’s the same, and how it impacts your savings strategy!

Discover what you need to know about Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) filings to avoid hefty penalties or jail time. Adam Bergman explains who must file under the Corporate Transparency Act, the exemptions, and how IRA Financial can help. Don’t risk non-compliance—learn how this impacts IRA and Solo 401(k) entities and why timely action is crucial. Stay informed and protected!

As markets surge, Adam breaks down how Trump’s recent landslide victory could affect your retirement accounts, examining the potential impact of Trump’s tax policies on corporate rates, UBIT, and estate taxes. He explores potential benefits for IRA and 401(k) investors, particularly those interested in alternative assets and crypto, and discusses what Trump’s victory could mean for the self-directed investing landscape in the coming four years.

Discover how the discounted valuation strategy can be a game-changer for Roth conversions with Self-Directed IRAs. Adam Bergman demystifies the family limited partnership model, explaining how applying lack of marketability and lack of control discounts to alternative assets can drastically reduce your tax burden. Learn how these valuation discounts work, from private equity to real estate, and see how they can help you maximize tax-free growth in a Roth IRA. Whether you’re planning a Roth conversion or just exploring advanced tax-saving strategies, this episode is packed with insights.

In this episode, we dive into the complex yet powerful strategies of using real estate investments within an IRA. We’ll explore two key tax concepts—Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) and Unrelated Debt-Financed Income (UDFI)—and break down how they impact your IRA, especially when real estate and leverage are involved.