When you open a gold IRA account account (or any self-directed precious metals IRA), the fun part is picking the metals. The less fun part is figuring out where the metals actually live. Here’s the most important thing to understand up…
Important update (2025): Recent U.S. court decisions and IRS guidance have made it clear that so-called “home storage” or “home delivery” Gold IRAs are not a compliant way to hold precious metals inside an IRA. If IRA-owned gold or silver…
24k gold (also known as 99.9% gold) is a type of gold that is considered highly pure, meaning that it is made up of only gold and does not contain any other metals or alloys. It is the highest karatage…
The precious metals industry has been home to fraudsters long before the advent of the internet. Only now, they’re more visible. The growth in popularity of gold IRA accounts means that scammers are now actively targeting IRA and 401k owners.…
Many retirement investors add gold to their individual retirement account (IRA) specifically because they don’t want to think about tax implications. They’d rather let their assets sit in a tax-deferred account, like a Traditional IRA, without paying a dime to…
Currencies function as mediums of exchange, and their value is influenced by supply and demand dynamics, monetary policy, and economic conditions. When demand for a currency increases, its purchasing power strengthens, making imported goods cheaper. Conversely, if the supply of…
Note: Recent U.S. court cases have found that any form of gold home storage is ineligible for inclusion in an IRA. The current wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, as well as the broader geopolitical situation between the West…
If you’re wondering whether you should invest in a Gold IRA (Individual Retirement Account) or to buy physical gold depends on your financial goals, investment strategy, and personal preferences. Here’s a comparison to help you make an informed decision: Gold…
When the Individual Retirement Account (IRA) was created by Congress in 1974, gold was one of several investments defined as “collectibles” that were prohibited from inclusion. That changed with the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997. Since then, there has been…
When we launched this blog in 2012, the term “Gold IRA” was relatively unknown. After all, where does this term come from? There is no such thing as a “Gold IRA”. It’s a catchy term that gold companies started using…
For retail investors, the key differences between physical and “paper gold” couldn’t be more important. While they both share obvious similarities due to their exposure to the spot price of gold, each asset category holds benefits and disadvantages that retirement…
There are many types of retirement plans, and some are for more specialized account holders than others. We are going to go over the main ones and their variations. Some accounts only let you hold traditional assets like stocks, bonds,…
The current economic scenario doesn’t look too rosy when it comes to inflation and growth. Most analysts are predicting that inflation is here to stay, and it may cause economic growth to stagnate. All the while, the Federal Reserve is…
If you were looking for an officially minted Trump gold coin you may be disappointed to know there isn’t one. The U.S. Mint started issuing presidential one-dollar ($1.00) gold coins in 2007. The program started with America’s first president, George…
There are several types of Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs). The holder of these accounts is obligated to meet all the requirements set out by the IRS regarding rules and regulations. You will always need a custodian no matter the account…
Saving for retirement is absolutely essential as we are more likely to achieve economic independence later in life. We usually think of retirement savings as a percentage of our income. But what happens if you don’t have an income? If…
Bitcoin has seen a surge in popularity and with it an increase in demand. The price of this virtual asset increased by 4,481% between 2017 and 2022. The chart below shows the performance of the world’s largest cryptocurrency. As we…
Every year cryptocurrencies move closer and closer to worldwide adoption. According to a CNBC report, global cryptocurrency use skyrocketed 881% between 2020 and mid-2021 by total volume exchanged. Although the asset class is barely a decade old, its total value…
Social Security is a vital component of most people’s retirement income picture. But it’s just one of the three “legs” on the retirement income stool – the others being employer retirement plans (401ks, pensions, etc.) and private savings. So unless…
It’s possible to retire early without striking it big on the lottery. Better yet, it’s also possible to retire without any expert investment skills. Rather, for most of us, retiring early is a matter of dedication, consistent hard work, and…
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