1.  Is this new?  I’ve never heard of it before.

Retirement plan owners have been able to participate in non-traditional programs since the creation of the IRA in the 1970's.  Even though this has been possible since the inception of the IRA accounts out of the two TRILLION dollars held in retirement accounts, only about 2% are placed outside of stocks, bonds and CD's. Why? Simply because people don’t know they have other options. Why would  your stock broker or banker tell you? Well, now you know that you have other options. The secret of the rich is now out of the bag.

2. Am I going to be taxed and have penalties when I move my IRA into the Self-Directed IRA? 

Definitely not! No money is going out out of your IRA!  You are just putting it to work it in another way. You are establishing a Self-Directed IRA at the custodian Trust Company and then the IRA is participating in the Interbank Foreign Currency market, known as the Forex or FX market.

3. What kinds of Retirement accounts can I move into the Self-Directed IRA?

·   401K

·   IRA

·   Sep IRA

·   Simple IRA

·   Roth IRA

·   403B

4.  Are there other types of programs I can use with my Self-Directed IRA? 

Well, when you fully understand the Forex market we don't know why you would want to be anywhere else especially if you are now in one of the programs listed below, but just in case you do here are a few places where you can begin?  In a word, the sky is the limit. The restrictions your traditional broker has placed upon your IRA are now gone. Now you can put your IRA to work in any of the following: 

·  Currency - There is nothing like CASH

·  Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds

·  Annuities  

·  Options

·  Futures

·  Commercial Paper

·  Residential Real Estate

·  Commercial Real Estate

·  Rentals

·  Raw Land

·  Mobile Homes

·  Trust Deeds / Mortgages

·  Real Estate in Foreign Countries

·  Private Notes and Loans

·  Condominiums

·  Private Stock Offerings

·  Limited Liability Companies (LLC)

·  Limited Partnerships (LPs)

·  Tax Certificates

·  Receivables

5. I see some websites talking about “checkbook control”.  What is it?

We do not recommend this option unless you have a knowledgeable CPA to help you comply with a ton of IRS regulations covering "Checkbook control".  Quite simply it means that you are the signer of the checks. With this you can make an immediate decision, sign the contract and then write the check. This truly puts you in control.  Some of these websites claim that you if need to make a snap decision, going back through the Custodian to do it right may cause you to lose a deal.  This could be true, but we have found that any deal worth doing also provides the time for proper due diligence before rushing into something. It also can put the tax deferred or tax free status of your IRA in jeopardy if you mess up.  Our approach does not require that you have checkbook control so your chances of having some regulatory problems are close to, if no nil.

6.  Are there any Prohibited Transactions?

Understanding prohibited transactions is very critical. The IRS definition of a prohibited transaction is as follows: “Generally a prohibited transaction is any improper use of your IRA account or annuity by you, your beneficiary or any disqualified person. Disqualified persons include your fiduciary and members or your family (spouse, ancestor, linear descendant, and any spouse of linear descendant).”  IRS Publication 590.  Strangely, though your brothers and sisters are not in this group of prohibited persons.

In IRC 4975 are the rules on prohibited transactions. Prohibited transactions generally involve one of the following: (1) doing business with a disqualified person; (2) benefiting someone other than the IRA; (3) loaning money to a disqualified person; or (4) investing in a prohibited investment.  For all of these rules there are some important exceptions if properly structured.

Your IRA is a different legal entity, established for your benefit when you reach age 59-1/2 or in certain cases much earlier than 59-1/2.  Rule of thumb, you always need to make sure that your IRA is the one that benefits from a transaction rather than you personally.  A “self dealing” transaction will cause serious problems, taxes and penalties so tread carefully and lightly.

7. Are there any Prohibited Investments?

Yes.  Except for the investments specifically not allowed by the Internal Revenue Code all other programs are permitted under a Retirement program.  Here is a list of investment types that are not allowed: 

·   Coins ( except US Gold Bullion Coins under special regulations)

·   Artwork

·   Rugs

·   Antiques

·   Metals

·   Gems

·   Stamps

·   Beverages

·   Stock in a S-Corporation

·   Other tangible personal property

8. Is there any way I will know if the Self-Directed IRA is right for me?

Well,  if you tired of receiving low returns on CD's at the bank or in stocks, bonds and mutual funds that don't perform, then a Self-Directed IRA may be right for you. If you are you ready to learn how the exciting interbank curency market can deliver superior returns, then a Self-Directed IRA may be right for you.   If you are ready for better returns than you’ve been getting, then a Self-Directed IRA may be right for you.  If you ready to see your retirement increase to the point where you can really retire, then a Self-Directed IRA may be right for you.? If you are you ready to be in control, then a Self-Directed IRA may be right for you.

If the answer to any of the above was yes, then you are ready for the Self-Directed IRA and the Managed Forex Trading Account.

9.  Is there anyway to get Tax Free Distributions instead of the tax deferred account.

Yes, most definitely.  In fact this paragraph may very well be the best part of our website because it is where we get to inform you that if you set up a Roth IRA or the new Roth (401K) there will be NO TAXES on the Roth Distributions of those IRA's.  Imagine building your retirement account TOTALLY TAX FREE while it is growing and then TOTALLY TAX FREE when you take it out!  Only the Managed Forex Trading Account, which employs compounding leverage takes full advantage of this situation for you. 

To understand this for yourself just start doubling any number and see how long it takes to get to a staggering number.  Most definitely take another look if you are in your late 40's or 50's or even 60's.  Now you have a chance to have the retirement you have dreamed about and it will happen much sooner with your Managed Forex Trading Account than anything else.