@Helen OkoyeWelcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

I have broken down 4 key benefits to a retirement account: 1) Compounding interest in the absence of taxation (particularly with a Roth IRA) 2) Ability to self-direct into alternative assets, like real estate, private real estate partnerships/syndications, crypto, gold & silver and other alternative investments. 3) Credit protection (see state specific laws), but generally inherent protections. 4) Upon death, if setup properly, probate avoidance 

@William Stephen UrenWelcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

Taxes are calculated on the gain (e.g. sale price - purchase price + expenses, broken down fairly clearly by @Jake Baker) not just on the sale price.The tax treatment on sale of a Primary Residence vs.

Areas with infrastructure growth and new development are excellent targets for long-term value.Key Tip: Adaptability is essential in 2025.

@Ron SausaWelcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

Any tips/pointers, etc?  

Be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

This is a great tip