Retirement Planning
The IRA Rollover Mistake Costing People Thousands
Most rollover losses aren't caused by picking the wrong company. They're caused by choosing the wrong type of transfer. Here's the difference.
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Library
Educational articles.
Longer-form reference pieces on the mechanics, rules, and history behind precious metals in retirement portfolios.
Inflation
What Happens to Retirement Savings When the Dollar Weakens
Cash in a retirement account doesn't drop in value on the statement — it erodes in purchasing power. Here's what that means over a decade.
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Physical Gold
Coins vs Bars: Which Makes Sense for an IRA
The premium you pay above spot, the liquidity when it's time to sell, and the storage implications each favor a different format.
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Gold IRAs
The 'Home Storage IRA' Myth — What the IRS Actually Requires
Marketing pages promise home storage of IRA-owned gold. The IRS rules — and recent tax court cases — say something very different.
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Gold vs Silver
The Gold-to-Silver Ratio, Explained
A single number that has guided precious metals allocation decisions for decades. What it does and does not tell you.
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Retirement Planning
How Much of a Retirement Portfolio Belongs in Precious Metals
There is no universal number. There are, however, ranges most advisors consider reasonable — and reasons someone might sit above or below them.
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