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Ben Smith
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Self Directed IRA's, Thoughts And/Or Advice?

Ben Smith
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  • Fernandina Beach, FL
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Any thoughts and/or advice on self directed IRA's?

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Brian Eastman
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Brian Eastman
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@Ben Smith

What you have asked is a tremendously broad and open ended question.

The simple answer is that a self-directed IRA (in various forms) is a means of diversification that allows the IRA to invest more broadly than just the stock market. As a tax-sheltered retirement plan, everything must be done at arm's length and exclusively for the benefit of the retirement plan.

So, if you happen to have expertise in some asset class such as real estate or private lending where you believe you can have a better mix of risk/reward and more successfully grow your retirement nest egg, then a more thorough analysis of the topic would be worth your while.

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