# Opening a Self-Directed IRA And Understanding Prohibited Transactions

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Podcast: [Directed IRA Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/directed-ira-podcast-1331906)
Published: 2025-11-26T21:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

For the full video webinar visit: https://directedira.com/opening-a-self-directed-ira/ For more details on prohibited transactions download the Self-Directed IRA Handbook (look for chapters 4, 5, 6, and 7): https://directedira.com/the-self-directed-ira-handbook/ Most Self-Directed IRA investors worry about choosing the right asset, but the real danger is accidentally breaking an IRS rule you didn’t even know existed. Watch Mat Sorensen (CEO, Directed IRA) and Lindsay Mersino (Executive Direc...

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