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April 14, 2026

The Risks of Lending From a Self-Directed IRA

Creative tax planning is worth pursuing. But there’s a point where creativity starts working against you, and this is one of those situations. If you’re considering making a private loan […]

April 13, 2026

Self-Directed IRAs, EU Citizenship, and the K-Shaped Economy – Scholar Big Picture with Dr. Deon Strickland

Transcript Intro Stephan Shipe: Welcome back to the Scholar Wealth Podcast. This week a listener is splitting a $250,000 private real estate loan between a Roth IRA and non-qualified funds […]

April 8, 2026

Is Rental Real Estate the Right Alt for You?

When markets get choppy, some investors start looking to alternatives. Rental real estate in particular tends to come up early in that conversation because it feels familiar. You’ve bought a […]

April 7, 2026

When Your Charitable Giving Outgrows a DAF

If you’ve been giving consistently and generously for years, at some point someone is likely to suggest you consider starting a private foundation. It’s a question that comes up often, […]

April 6, 2026

Rachel Cruze of The Ramsey Show on Raising Money-Smart Kids, DAFs vs. Private Foundations, and Getting Into Alternatives

Transcript Intro Stephan Shipe: Welcome back to the Scholar Wealth Podcast. This week, a family giving through a DAF wants to know if a private foundation makes more sense, especially […]

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