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How Trump's EO on retirement accounts comes with high returns and risks

How Trump's EO on retirement accounts comes with high returns and risks

NBC News3 days ago
President Donald Trump signed an executive order allowing Americans to invest their retirement savings in private equity, cryptocurrency and real estate, among other alternatives. NBC News' Emily Lorsch explains how the new options for Americans come with lucrative returns at high risks.
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