A self-directed 401k gives you more control over your retirement, letting you invest in alternative assets like real estate, private equity or even crypto.

Retirement: aka your “golden years.” You’ve worked hard for many decades and finally saved up enough to call it quits at your 9-to-5 job. For many Americans, saving money with a 401(k) retirement plan ...

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