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Friday, October 17, 2025
BPCON 2025 Highlights
BPCON 2025 was an incredible experience! The Equity Trust team had a blast connecting with so many real estate investors and helping John Bowens introduce his new book, "Wealth Beyond Wall Street." He...
Friday, October 10, 2025
Do You Owe State Taxes on IRA Withdrawals?
IRA distributions are taxed as ordinary income. But what if you’re living in a state that doesn’t tax income? In this video, John breaks down what happens when you take an IRA withdrawal in a no-inc...
Monday, October 6, 2025
Why Choose a Self-Directed IRA?
Most retirement accounts limit your options. A self-directed IRA opens the door to alternatives like real estate and private equity. You stay in control with the same powerful tax advantages you're ...
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
This Investor Earned 19% ROI With Just $5K
Think you need a huge IRA to invest in real estate? One investor used just $5,000 from his Roth IRA, along with a non-recourse loan, to purchase a $135,000 property. In this episode of Getting Real,...
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
How This Investor Earned 19% ROI With Just $5K
Most investors assume you need a large IRA balance to invest in real estate. But that is not always the case. In this episode of Getting Real, John Bowens, Director of Education and Investor Success...
Thursday, September 25, 2025
How Does a Self-Directed Roth IRA Grow Tax-Free?
Does a self-directed Roth IRA really grow tax-free? Yes—and it works the same as a conventional Roth IRA. The key difference? You can invest in alternative assets like real estate, private loans, or c...
Monday, September 22, 2025
Discover the Equity Solo 401(k)
Looking for a retirement plan that gives you freedom, flexibility, and control? The Equity Solo 401(k) is designed for self-employed professionals, small business owners, and qualified real estate in...
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Top 10 Tax-Friendly States for Retirees
Retiring soon? Some states offer bigger tax breaks for retirees than others. We pulled the top 10 most tax-friendly states in 2025. Watch the breakdown, then see how where you live can impact what y...
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
3 Rules You Can’t Break with a Self-Directed IRA
Most investors know self-directed IRAs offer more flexibility. But with that flexibility comes some lesser-known rules that can cause big issues if ignored. In this video, John highlights three rule...
Friday, September 12, 2025
What is an SDIRA?
Tired of thinking retirement = just stocks? With a self-directed IRA, you can invest in what YOU know best: real estate, private companies, precious metals, and more. See the breakdown in our full Y...
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Can Your Spouse Save for Retirement Without Income?
One spouse has earned income. The other doesn’t. Can both still save for retirement? Yes—under the right conditions. Watch the video to learn how couples can save for retirement together. For mor...
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Traditional IRA vs Self-Directed IRA: What’s the Difference?
A self-directed IRA isn’t a different type of account – it’s a different level of control. Learn how self-directed IRAs still follow the same tax rules as conventional retirement accounts, but open t...
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