Alternative or non-traditional investments are growing in popularity with the current state of the economy. Investors want to take control of their wealth and destiny. As retirement nears for a growing amount of people concern for their income in retirement is a valid concern. 401(k)s have lost an incredible amount of funds over the past year due to the upheaval in the stock market.

Many investors are turning to alternative investments using their qualified funds to eliminate the stock market risk. They are putting their funds with a self-directed IRA custodian and taking control.
Filed under: Self-Directed IRA | Tagged: 401(k), alternative investments, IRA custodian, market risk, qualified funds, retirement, Self-Directed IRA, stock market risk

