Investing in precious metals with a self-directed IRA: A beginner’s guide

Self-directed individual retirement accounts (IRAs) let you invest in almost anything out there that can be invested in. You’re not limited to standard investments such as stocks or bonds. You can invest in a wide variety of alternative assets that typically fall outside what most financial institutions are able to handle, including precious metals.As more and more retirees face rising health care costs and inflation, it’s important to consider what role precious metals may play in..