Blog Entries tagged 'Pensco Trust Company'

Ever Heard of IRA Lending? Utilize Your 401k and and IRA Loan to Buy Real Estate

faisal@brooklyntroy.com — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

You would have to be living in a cave if you haven't seen or heard about the implosion of the real estate market over the last two years. Ever day in the news it is foreclosure this and a new regulation that. Not to mention although some 401k and IRA account have seen some recover from those late 2008 lows. Don't get your hand caught in the cookie jar the next time the market takes a dip. Now many investors have been waiting on the sidelines not sure what to do with their retirement accounts. [...]

Self-directed IRAs are Buying Lots of Real Estate: Poor Credit and Limited Finances Don’t ...

faisal@brooklyntroy.com — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

*This is an article written by Pensco Trust CEO Tom Anderson that was featured in the August 2009 SJREI Journal.*

While today’s residential market is flooded with foreclosed properties, the resulting devaluations in many parts of the country are creating unique opportunities for long-term investment buyers. With many consumers increasingly concerned about liquidity as a result of the reeling economy, investors are turning to their retirement accounts to take advantage of an [...]

Old Job, Old 401k.. What to do next?

faisal@brooklyntroy.com — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

If you are amongst the thousands of other Americans who have lost their jobs, still have their 401k with their old employer and have no idea what to do next, you are not alone. This market has been rough on everyone and now more than ever your next moves could very well determine your retirement. With that in mind your should roll over your 401k over and unless you absolutely need the money to support your family or stay alive you shouldn't just withdraw you fund from your old 401k. The tax i [...]

Is a Self Directed IRA right for you?

faisal@brooklyntroy.com — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

With the uncertainty within the financial industry these days it is no wonder investors don't know where to go with their money and investments. Over the past year we have seen such financial industry staples such as Lehman Brothers, and Bear Stearns go under, and even had a $50 billion Ponzi scheme by Bernard Madoff exposed. With all of the uncertainty in the market a great alternative can be Self Directed IRA's. With a self directed Ira investors have more control over their investments. T [...]

Self-Directed IRA's Replacing Bank Loans?

faisal@brooklyntroy.com — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Yes, it is true Self-Directed IRA's are replacing many Bank Lenders through the investments of IRA investors. These investors are the lenders for developers, rehabbers/investors, and start-up businesses. With the markets is complete disarray investors are looking for alternative investments to salvage their retirement accounts. ''The frustrating thing is that after all the money my advisor has made off of me over the years, he has neglected to inform me of this investment vehicle.'' say Helen [...]