Common Sense Wealth Management

Alternative Investments

Diversify your retirement portfolio beyond traditional stocks and bonds with self-directed alternative investment options.

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Beyond the Stock Market

One of the most powerful benefits of a self-directed Solo 401k is the ability to invest in a wide range of alternative assets beyond traditional stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.

At Survival 401k, we help you navigate the world of alternative investments, providing education, resources, and connections to help you build a truly diversified retirement portfolio aligned with your expertise and interests.

Whether you're interested in real estate investing, precious metals, private equity, or other non-traditional assets, our self-directed retirement plans give you the freedom to invest in what you know and understand.

Top Features & Benefits

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Direct real estate ownership with checkbook control

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Direct real estate ownership with checkbook control

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Direct real estate ownership with checkbook control

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Direct real estate ownership with checkbook control

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Private lending with secured returns of 8-15%

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Private lending with secured returns of 8-15%

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Private lending with secured returns of 8-15%

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Private lending with secured returns of 8-15%

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Precious metals as inflation protection

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Precious metals as inflation protection

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Precious metals as inflation protection

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Precious metals as inflation protection

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Cryptocurrency and digital assets

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Cryptocurrency and digital assets

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Cryptocurrency and digital assets

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Cryptocurrency and digital assets

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Private equity and startup investments

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Private equity and startup investments

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Private equity and startup investments

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Private equity and startup investments

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Tax lien certificates with potential returns of 8-36%

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Tax lien certificates with potential returns of 8-36%

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Tax lien certificates with potential returns of 8-36%

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Tax lien certificates with potential returns of 8-36%

Alternative Investment Options

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Real Estate

Invest directly in residential or commercial properties, rehab projects, tax liens, trust deeds, and real estate notes.

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Real Estate

Invest directly in residential or commercial properties, rehab projects, tax liens, trust deeds, and real estate notes.

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Real Estate

Invest directly in residential or commercial properties, rehab projects, tax liens, trust deeds, and real estate notes.

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Real Estate

Invest directly in residential or commercial properties, rehab projects, tax liens, trust deeds, and real estate notes.

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Precious Metals

Purchase IRS-approved gold, silver, platinum, and palladium bullion and coins as a hedge against inflation.

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Precious Metals

Purchase IRS-approved gold, silver, platinum, and palladium bullion and coins as a hedge against inflation.

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Precious Metals

Purchase IRS-approved gold, silver, platinum, and palladium bullion and coins as a hedge against inflation.

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Precious Metals

Purchase IRS-approved gold, silver, platinum, and palladium bullion and coins as a hedge against inflation.

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Private Lending

Act as a private lender and earn interest income by providing mortgage loans, business loans, or peer-to-peer lending.

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Private Lending

Act as a private lender and earn interest income by providing mortgage loans, business loans, or peer-to-peer lending.

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Private Lending

Act as a private lender and earn interest income by providing mortgage loans, business loans, or peer-to-peer lending.

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Private Lending

Act as a private lender and earn interest income by providing mortgage loans, business loans, or peer-to-peer lending.

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Private Equity

Invest in private companies, startups, venture capital funds, and private placements not available on public markets.

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Private Equity

Invest in private companies, startups, venture capital funds, and private placements not available on public markets.

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Private Equity

Invest in private companies, startups, venture capital funds, and private placements not available on public markets.

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Private Equity

Invest in private companies, startups, venture capital funds, and private placements not available on public markets.

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Tax Lien Certificates

Purchase tax lien certificates from local governments and earn returns through interest or property acquisition.

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Tax Lien Certificates

Purchase tax lien certificates from local governments and earn returns through interest or property acquisition.

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Tax Lien Certificates

Purchase tax lien certificates from local governments and earn returns through interest or property acquisition.

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Tax Lien Certificates

Purchase tax lien certificates from local governments and earn returns through interest or property acquisition.

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Cryptocurrency

Invest in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital currencies through specialized custodians.

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Cryptocurrency

Invest in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital currencies through specialized custodians.

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Cryptocurrency

Invest in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital currencies through specialized custodians.

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Cryptocurrency

Invest in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital currencies through specialized custodians.

Benefits of Alternative Investments

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Portfolio Diversification

Alternative investments often have low correlation with traditional markets, helping to reduce overall portfolio volatility and risk. When stock markets decline, many alternative assets may remain stable or even increase in value.

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Portfolio Diversification

Alternative investments often have low correlation with traditional markets, helping to reduce overall portfolio volatility and risk. When stock markets decline, many alternative assets may remain stable or even increase in value.

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Portfolio Diversification

Alternative investments often have low correlation with traditional markets, helping to reduce overall portfolio volatility and risk. When stock markets decline, many alternative assets may remain stable or even increase in value.

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Portfolio Diversification

Alternative investments often have low correlation with traditional markets, helping to reduce overall portfolio volatility and risk. When stock markets decline, many alternative assets may remain stable or even increase in value.

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Potentially Higher Returns

Many alternative investments offer the potential for higher returns than traditional investments, especially in areas where you have specialized knowledge or expertise. Direct ownership of assets can eliminate management fees that eat into returns.

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Potentially Higher Returns

Many alternative investments offer the potential for higher returns than traditional investments, especially in areas where you have specialized knowledge or expertise. Direct ownership of assets can eliminate management fees that eat into returns.

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Potentially Higher Returns

Many alternative investments offer the potential for higher returns than traditional investments, especially in areas where you have specialized knowledge or expertise. Direct ownership of assets can eliminate management fees that eat into returns.

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Potentially Higher Returns

Many alternative investments offer the potential for higher returns than traditional investments, especially in areas where you have specialized knowledge or expertise. Direct ownership of assets can eliminate management fees that eat into returns.

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Leverage Your Expertise

Alternative investments allow you to invest in what you know. If you have expertise in real estate, private businesses, or other non-traditional assets, you can leverage that knowledge to make informed investment decisions.

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Leverage Your Expertise

Alternative investments allow you to invest in what you know. If you have expertise in real estate, private businesses, or other non-traditional assets, you can leverage that knowledge to make informed investment decisions.

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Leverage Your Expertise

Alternative investments allow you to invest in what you know. If you have expertise in real estate, private businesses, or other non-traditional assets, you can leverage that knowledge to make informed investment decisions.

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Leverage Your Expertise

Alternative investments allow you to invest in what you know. If you have expertise in real estate, private businesses, or other non-traditional assets, you can leverage that knowledge to make informed investment decisions.

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Inflation Protection

Many alternative assets, such as real estate and precious metals, have historically provided excellent protection against inflation, preserving purchasing power over the long term.

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Inflation Protection

Many alternative assets, such as real estate and precious metals, have historically provided excellent protection against inflation, preserving purchasing power over the long term.

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Inflation Protection

Many alternative assets, such as real estate and precious metals, have historically provided excellent protection against inflation, preserving purchasing power over the long term.

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Inflation Protection

Many alternative assets, such as real estate and precious metals, have historically provided excellent protection against inflation, preserving purchasing power over the long term.

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How Survival 401k Supports Your Alternative Investment Strategy

Our Solo 401k plans are specifically designed to maximize your alternative investment opportunities. We provide:

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Educational Resources: Comprehensive guides, webinars, and workshops on various alternative investment strategies.

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Checkbook Control:  Our plans provide direct checkbook control, allowing you to act quickly on investment opportunities without custodian delays.

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Professional Network: Access to our network of alternative investment specialists, including real estate experts, precious metals dealers, and private equity opportunities.

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Compliance Guidance: Clear guidelines on prohibited transactions and investment restrictions to keep your retirement plan compliant with IRS regulations.

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Due Diligence Support: Resources to help you evaluate alternative investment opportunities and conduct proper due diligence.

How Survival 401k Supports Your Alternative Investment Strategy

Our Solo 401k plans are specifically designed to maximize your alternative investment opportunities. We provide:

1

Educational Resources: Comprehensive guides, webinars, and workshops on various alternative investment strategies.

2

Checkbook Control:  Our plans provide direct checkbook control, allowing you to act quickly on investment opportunities without custodian delays.

3

Professional Network: Access to our network of alternative investment specialists, including real estate experts, precious metals dealers, and private equity opportunities.

4

Compliance Guidance: Clear guidelines on prohibited transactions and investment restrictions to keep your retirement plan compliant with IRS regulations.

5

Due Diligence Support: Resources to help you evaluate alternative investment opportunities and conduct proper due diligence.

How Survival 401k Supports Your Alternative Investment Strategy

Our Solo 401k plans are specifically designed to maximize your alternative investment opportunities. We provide:

1

Educational Resources: Comprehensive guides, webinars, and workshops on various alternative investment strategies.

2

Checkbook Control:  Our plans provide direct checkbook control, allowing you to act quickly on investment opportunities without custodian delays.

3

Professional Network: Access to our network of alternative investment specialists, including real estate experts, precious metals dealers, and private equity opportunities.

4

Compliance Guidance: Clear guidelines on prohibited transactions and investment restrictions to keep your retirement plan compliant with IRS regulations.

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Due Diligence Support: Resources to help you evaluate alternative investment opportunities and conduct proper due diligence.