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Jan 2018
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511-Friday Q&A: Should I Use my 401(k) M...

JOSHUA SHEATS
About this episode

It's Friday! That means Q&A time. Today we cover:

  • Should I Use my 401(k) Money to Invest in Real Estate with a Self-Directed IRA
  • What Questions Could a Client Ask their Financial Advisor for a More Productive Relationship
  • Do I Risk the Wrath of the IRS by Moving From Sole Proprietor to S-Corp
  • When Is the Right Time to Hire a Tax Accountant Instead of Doing it Myself?

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