Self-directed IRA investing: basic why and how from Motley Fool - February 24, 2009
The mainstream financial press doesn’t seem to pay adequate attention to self-directed IRA investing — unfortunate, considering the advantages that could accrue from diversifying retirement investments (especially given the current state of the stock market).
But, kudos to The Motley Fool: they’ve offered a helpful introductory article about the advantages of self-directed investing. If you’ve been wondering whether you could diversify your retirement portfolio beyond the public securities markets (and thereby better withstand stock market shocks), reading this piece is a good place to start.
Why You Need a Self-Directed IRA [The Motley Fool]