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Benzinga
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Paula Tudoran

The Rich Are Using Self-Directed IRAs To Invest In Crypto, Startups—And Even Cows. Should You?

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More investors are shaking off Wall Street's rigidity to explore unconventional retirement holdings such as cryptocurrencies, private startups, and even livestock.

At the center are self‑directed investment retirement arrangements, custodial accounts that empower you to move beyond index funds and opt for digital assets, farmland, or a startup equity stake, IRA Financial says. These accounts have become a bridge between traditional retirement saving and more personalized wealth‑building strategies.

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