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Riding Out Market Swings: How Diversifying with Alternative Assets May Offer a Sense of Stability

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Property Insurance is Changing—What Real Estate Investors Need to Know

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Solo 401(k) Explained: The Ultimate Retirement Plan for the Self-Employed

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Is Giving Up Depreciation Tax Benefits Worth It to Invest in Real Estate with an IRA?

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What to Know Before Diving into the Rapidly Growing Alternative Investment Market

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Millennials Are Redefining Retirement Planning

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Nationwide Impact of the Los Angeles Wildfires

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Self-Directed IRA Concepts

Futures Trading Inside an IRA: What to Know

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Self-Directed IRA Concepts

Forex Trading Inside an IRA: What You Need to Know

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What the New Political Landscape Could Mean for Retirement Investors

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How to Stick to Your Financial Resolutions

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Social Security Full Retirement Age Increasing in 2025

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Equity Trust Company is a directed custodian and does not provide tax, legal or investment advice. Any information communicated by Equity Trust Company is for educational purposes only, and should not be construed as tax, legal or investment advice. Whenever making an investment decision, please consult with your tax attorney or financial professional. Equity Institutional services institutional clients of Equity Trust Company. Brokerage Services Available Through ETC Brokerage Services, Member SIPC, and FINRA. *Founded in 1974 | Self-Directed IRA Custodian since 1983. The predecessor business to Equity Trust Company was established in 1974 and the IRS approved as a custodian in 1983. **Assets under custody and administration as of 03/31/2025. ¹ici.org, total assets in IRAs as of 12/2024

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