# What is a Self-Directed IRA?

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Podcast: [Directed IRA Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/directed-ira-podcast-1331906)
Published: 2026-03-31T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

What is a self-directed IRA, and how does it actually work? In this episode of the Directed IRA Podcast, Mat Sorensen and Mark J. Kohler break down the most foundational concepts in self-directed investing. If you have ever felt limited by traditional retirement accounts or wondered if you can invest your IRA in assets outside of Wall Street, this episode is for you. As part of our Self-Directing 101 series, this conversation is designed to simplify the concept, clear up common misconceptio...

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