New Direction Trust Company’s SelfDirection 101 program is an educational short course designed to help investors understand how selfdirected retirement accounts work and how to use them confidently. It explains the fundamentals of selfdirection, the freedom to invest in alternative assets beyond traditional stocks and bonds, and the steps involved in managing a selfdirected IRA, including eligible investment types like real estate, private equity, private lending, and precious metals. This resource empowers individuals to make informed retirement investment decisions while retaining the tax advantages of their selfdirected account.