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The Rocket Dollar Blog

21st Century Diversification: A guide to investing retirement funds.

Unlocking the power of self-directed retirement accounts for angel investing in businesses and startups

Investing through company-sponsored retirement accounts is a bit like ordering from those limited menus at the annual company dinner party — everyone chooses from the...

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Our Commitment To Your Security: Rocket Dollar Is SOC 2 Type 1 Compliant

We are proud to announce that Rocket Dollar is now SOC 2 Type 1 compliant. At Rocket Dollar, the online security of our customers' information is our...

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Rocket Dollar CEO Pitching At Money 20/20

Rocket Dollar was selected out of a thousand-plus companies to participate in the Startup Pitch Competition at Money 20/20 USA this October. Our very...

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New Options for Payday and Retirement Savings

Should you let employees choose when they’re paid? Are you looking for more options for your retirement account? Disruption is everywhere, even when...

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Nonrecourse Loans: Why They Make Sense for Real Estate Investors Using Self-Directed IRAs

Non-recourse loans on rental properties are becoming an increasingly common way for retail investors to diversify their individual retirement account...

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The "Ivy League" Club in Venture Capital and Investment Management

I recently met with Richard Kerby, former VC at Venrock and founding partner at Equal Ventures, who updated his research into the venture capital...

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4 Tips for First Time Multifamily Property Investors

Commercial property is one of the best ways for you to take part in the American Dream, and turn it into financial security for you and your family....

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Diversify Your Investment Portfolio to Even Out the Risk and, Hopefully, Yield a Greater Return

The stock market, of late, is not for the faint of heart. Unless you are tracking it on a minute by minute basis, it is difficult knowing where the...

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Startup Founders, Your Next Investor Is Closer To Home Than You Think

Raising money from family and friends is the most common form of initial-stage startup funding. Angel investors typically pass on ground-floor...

Building Better Communities: Use Your Retirement Dollars to Become an Angel Investor

Angel investors often are seen as affluent individuals who wear fancy three-piece suits and sport equally fancy titles. Nothing could be further from...

#1 Savings Hack All Self-Employed People Need To Know

#1 Savings Hack All Self-Employed People Need To Know

Working for yourself has some incredible benefits — freedom from early-morning alarms, rigid work schedules, boring daily routines and stifling...

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A Great Idea Is Not Enough When Trying to Raise Funds for Your Startup

There are more options than ever when it comes to raising money for your startup. One of the most obvious ones is reaching out to your friends and...

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Property Investment Checklist

If you want to make a successful and highly profitable real estate investment, there are some key factors that you should consider before choosing an...

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4 Steps to Grow a Million-Dollar 401(k)

There’s a reason why ABC created the show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. It’s because the answer is ... pretty much everyone.

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Considering Cryptocurrencies and Their Place in a Diversified Portfolio

As Bitcoin (BTC) has sporadically risen and fallen over the last 12 months, the trading of cryptocurrencies as an investment embodies the concept of...

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Rocket Dollar CEO Henry Yoshida to Present at Finovate Fall In NYC

Finovate Fall is one of the largest financial technologies (FinTech) summits, featuring more than 1,500 attendees and more than 80 companies.

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SEC Warns Investors on Fraud and Bitcoin in IRAs. What is Rocket Dollar doing about it?

The Securities and Exchange Commission recently issued a warning to investors as more people invest in cryptocurrencies in their IRAs.

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ETFs Are Not The Answer In A Volatile Market—Diversification Is

There is a general assumption that Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) can act as a hedge against market volatility. Maybe that is because some view them as...

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Challenger Brands and Disruptive Nature of Financial Technology Companies

Our technology-centric world and traditional banking institutions are nearing a crucial crossroads—and as more financial technology companies make...