Author Archives: Judd Hollas

Maybe you’ve had your standard individual retirement account (IRA) for some time.

But do you want to make more unique investments than your current plan permits with the potential for higher appreciation?

Many people choose traditional and Roth IRAs over a self-directed IRA (SDIRA). However, knowledgeable investors may be missing out on investment opportunities in nonstandard sectors like real estate, private equity, crowdfunding, and cryptocurrency. A self-directed IRA opens up these possibilities.

Interested in learning more? Discover how to set up a self-directed IRA and tips you should know before getting started.

When you picture a venture capitalist, you probably imagine someone wealthy. How do venture capitalists make money, though, and what exactly do they do? 

Becoming a venture capitalist is no easy feat. In fact, you’re more likely to be drafted into Major League Baseball than you are to become a venture capitalist — but Major Leaguers don’t count the odds and we bet you don’t either. 

Maybe you’re one to defy odds and wonder how to become a venture capitalist. 

If you’re looking to break into the world of venture capital, there are three main paths: becoming a successful entrepreneur, expert investor, or partnering with one.