Finance IRS Announces 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustments for Retirement Savings Explore the IRS 2026 cost-of-living adjustments for IRAs and retirement plans. Learn about new contribution limits and income thresholds for the upcoming tax year.
Finance How to Diversify Your Portfolio with a Self-Directed IRA Learn how a self-directed IRA can support diversification across asset classes, real estate, fixed income, and more. Explore broader options with Mainstar Trust.
Finance Can You Have Both an IRA and 401(k)? Explore how Mainstar Trust can support your retirement goals with your IRA account. Understand limits, tax rules, contribution options, and more.
Finance How to Invest in Limited Partnerships: Understanding the Nuances Explore limited partnerships using a self-directed IRA. Learn about tax benefits, liability, and what to know before investing.
Finance Year End IRA Ideas As year end approaches, we can be sure of several things: shorter days, cooler weather, and IRS cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) coming out late again. But while we wait for COLAs in order to plan for 2026 retirement savings, we can still take some important steps in 2025.
Finance Celebrating 50 Years of IRAs: A Look Back at the History of Individual Retirement Accounts Explore the history of Individual Retirement Accounts since 1975 and how Mainstar Trust supports your retirement savings goals with trusted custodial services.
Finance Breaking Down Retirement Options for Self-Employed Individuals Explore self-employed retirement plan options from Mainstar Trust like SEP IRAs and other options to help you meet your long-term retirement savings goals.
Finance What is a Backdoor Roth IRA? Learn how a backdoor Roth IRA works, its tax benefits, and why it’s an option for high-income earners seeking tax-free growth in retirement savings.
Finance How to Choose the Right Custodian for Your Self-Directed Retirement Account Learn how to choose a self-directed IRA custodian and why Mainstar Trust is a reliable partner for managing your retirement account with IRS compliance.