Solo 401(k) vs. Self-Directed IRA: Who Wins? In this episode of the Directed IRA Podcast, Mat Sorensen and Mark J. Kohler engage in a detailed, side-by-side comparison of two powerful retirement vehicles: the Solo 401(k) and the Self-Directed IRA. From Roth contributions and rollover rules to the Solo 401(k)’s $50K loan feature, Mat and Mark walk through real-world scenarios to help you choose (or combine) the best account for your retirement strategy. If you’re self-employed or considering more control over your retirement investing, understanding the nuances between these accounts is essential. Chapters:<ul><li>00:00 - Intro: The Retirement Account Showdown</li><li>01:55 - What Is a Self-Directed IRA?</li><li>03:30 - Solo 401(k) Advantages & Eligibility</li><li>04:25 - Contribution Limits: IRA vs. 401(k)</li><li>06:37 - Roth Strategy: IRA vs. Solo 401(k)</li><li>08:30 - Borrowing & Rollovers</li><li>13:30 - Administrative Complexity vs. Control</li><li>17:00 - When to Use Both Accounts</li><li>19:12 - Final Verdict: Strategy Over Preference</li></ul> Directed IRA Homepage: <a href='https://directedira.com/'>https://directedira.com/</a> Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): <a href='https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA'>https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA</a> Book a Call: <a href='https://directedira.com/appointment/'>https://directedira.com/appointment/</a> Other: Mat Sorensen: <a href='https://matsorensen.com/'>https://matsorensen.com</a> & <a href='https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen'>https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen</a> KKOS: <a href='https://kkoslawyers.com'>https://kkoslawyers.com</a> Main Street Business <a href='https://mainstreetbusiness.com'>https://mainstreetbusiness.com</a>

Solo 401(k) vs. Self-Directed IRA: Who Wins? In this episode of the Directed IRA Podcast, Mat Sorensen and Mark J. Kohler engage in a detailed, side-by-side comparison of two powerful retirement vehicles: the Solo 401(k) and the Self-Directed IRA. From Roth contributions and rollover rules to the Solo 401(k)’s $50K loan feature, Mat and Mark walk through real-world scenarios to help you choose (or combine) the best account for your retirement strategy. If you’re self-employed or considering more control over your retirement investing, understanding the nuances between these accounts is essential. Chapters:00:00 - Intro: The Retirement Account Showdown01:55 - What Is a Self-Directed IRA?03:30 - Solo 401(k) Advantages & Eligibility04:25 - Contribution Limits: IRA vs. 401(k)06:37 - Roth Strategy: IRA vs. Solo 401(k)08:30 - Borrowing & Rollovers13:30 - Administrative Complexity vs. Control17:00 - When to Use Both Accounts19:12 - Final Verdict: Strategy Over Preference Directed IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other: Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.com Main Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com

Solo 401(k) vs. Self-Directed IRA: Who Wins?&nbsp;In this episode of the Directed IRA Podcast, Mat Sorensen and Mark J. Kohler engage in a detailed, side-by-side comparison of two powerful retirement vehicles: the Solo 401(k) and the Self-Directed IRA. From Roth contributions and rollover rules to the Solo 401(k)’s $50K loan feature, Mat and Mark walk through real-world scenarios to help you choose (or combine) the best account for your retirement strategy. If you’re self-employed or considering more control over your retirement investing, understanding the nuances between these accounts is essential. Chapters:<ul><li>00:00 - Intro: The Retirement Account Showdown</li><li>01:55 - What Is a Self-Directed IRA?</li><li>03:30 - Solo 401(k) Advantages &amp; Eligibility</li><li>04:25 - Contribution Limits: IRA vs. 401(k)</li><li>06:37 - Roth Strategy: IRA vs. Solo 401(k)</li><li>08:30 - Borrowing &amp; Rollovers</li><li>13:30 - Administrative Complexity vs. Control</li><li>17:00 - When to Use Both Accounts</li><li>19:12 - Final Verdict: Strategy Over Preference</li></ul> Directed IRA Homepage: <a href="https://directedira.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://directedira.com/</a> Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): <a href="https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA</a> Book a Call: <a href="https://directedira.com/appointment/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://directedira.com/appointment/</a> Other: Mat Sorensen: <a href="https://matsorensen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://matsorensen.com</a> &amp; <a href="https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen</a> KKOS: <a href="https://kkoslawyers.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://kkoslawyers.com</a> Main Street Business <a href="https://mainstreetbusiness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://mainstreetbusiness.com</a>

Solo 401(k) vs. Self-Directed IRA - Who Wins?

The Directed IRA Podcast, hosted by attorneys Mat Sorensen and Mark J. Kohler, is the leading source for investors navigating the world of self-directed IRAs and 401(k)s. As co-founders of Directed IRA &amp; Directed Trust Company (<a href="https://directedira.com">directedira.com</a>), Mat and Mark have helped thousands of clients invest in alternative assets using tax-advantaged retirement accounts. Episodes cover topics related to self-directing retirement accounts, such as Roth IRAs, Solo 401(k)s, real estate, private equity and venture funds, promissory notes, private placements (PPMs), start-ups, IRA/LLCs (Checkbook IRAs), and the UBIT/UDFI tax rules. The podcast also addresses prohibited transactions and shares real-world examples from investors who have successfully self-directed their retirement for decades.Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, this podcast offers practical, expert-level insights into building wealth through self-directed strategies. Mat Sorensen is an attorney, best-selling author of The Self-Directed IRA Handbook, and CEO of Directed IRA &amp; Directed Trust Company, a leading self-directed IRA custodian with nearly $3 billion under administration. He is a national expert on self-directed retirement strategies and a Senior Partner at KKOS Lawyers. Mat also co-hosts The Main Street Business Podcast along with Mark J. Kohler.&nbsp;Mark J. Kohler is a CPA, attorney, best-selling author of six books, and a nationally recognized authority on small business tax and legal strategies. Mark serves as a Senior Partner at KKOS Lawyers and Board Member at Directed IRA Trust Company, which manages over $3 billion in assets. As the founder of the Main Street Certified Tax Advisor Program, Mark has trained thousands of CPAs and Enrolled Agents nationwide, helping millions of small business owners better navigate tax and legal strategies. Mark also co-hosts The Main Street Business Podcast along with Mat Sorensen.

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The Directed IRA Podcast, hosted by attorneys Mat Sorensen and Mark J. Kohler, is the leading source for investors navigating the world of self-directed IRAs and 401(k)s. As co-founders of Directed IRA & Directed Trust Company (directedira.com), Mat and Mark have helped thousands of clients invest in alternative assets using tax-advantaged retirement accounts. Episodes cover topics related to self-directing retirement accounts, such as Roth IRAs, Solo 401(k)s, real estate, private equity and venture funds, promissory notes, private placements (PPMs), start-ups, IRA/LLCs (Checkbook IRAs), and the UBIT/UDFI tax rules. The podcast also addresses prohibited transactions and shares real-world examples from investors who have successfully self-directed their retirement for decades. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, this podcast offers practical, expert-level insights into building wealth through self-directed strategies. Mat Sorensen is an attorney, best-selling author of The Self-Directed IRA Handbook, and CEO of Directed IRA & Directed Trust Company, a leading self-directed IRA custodian with nearly $3 billion under administration. He is a national expert on self-directed retirement strategies and a Senior Partner at KKOS Lawyers. Mat also co-hosts The Main Street Business Podcast along with Mark J. Kohler.  Mark J. Kohler is a CPA, attorney, best-selling author of six books, and a nationally recognized authority on small business tax and legal strategies. Mark serves as a Senior Partner at KKOS Lawyers and Board Member at Directed IRA Trust Company, which manages over $3 billion in assets. As the founder of the Main Street Certified Tax Advisor Program, Mark has trained thousands of CPAs and Enrolled Agents nationwide, helping millions of small business owners better navigate tax and legal strategies. Mark also co-hosts The Main Street Business Podcast along with Mat Sorensen.

The Directed IRA Podcast, hosted by attorneys Mat Sorensen and Mark J. Kohler, is the leading source for investors navigating the world of self-directed IRAs and 401(k)s. As co-founders of Directed IRA &amp; Directed Trust Company (<a href="https://directedira.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">directedira.com</a>), Mat and Mark have helped thousands of clients invest in alternative assets using tax-advantaged retirement accounts. Episodes cover topics related to self-directing retirement accounts, such as Roth IRAs, Solo 401(k)s, real estate, private equity and venture funds, promissory notes, private placements (PPMs), start-ups, IRA/LLCs (Checkbook IRAs), and the UBIT/UDFI tax rules. The podcast also addresses prohibited transactions and shares real-world examples from investors who have successfully self-directed their retirement for decades.Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, this podcast offers practical, expert-level insights into building wealth through self-directed strategies. Mat Sorensen is an attorney, best-selling author of The Self-Directed IRA Handbook, and CEO of Directed IRA &amp; Directed Trust Company, a leading self-directed IRA custodian with nearly $3 billion under administration. He is a national expert on self-directed retirement strategies and a Senior Partner at KKOS Lawyers. Mat also co-hosts The Main Street Business Podcast along with Mark J. Kohler.&nbsp;Mark J. Kohler is a CPA, attorney, best-selling author of six books, and a nationally recognized authority on small business tax and legal strategies. Mark serves as a Senior Partner at KKOS Lawyers and Board Member at Directed IRA Trust Company, which manages over $3 billion in assets. As the founder of the Main Street Certified Tax Advisor Program, Mark has trained thousands of CPAs and Enrolled Agents nationwide, helping millions of small business owners better navigate tax and legal strategies. Mark also co-hosts The Main Street Business Podcast along with Mat Sorensen.

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