Gold IRA Learning Center
A source-backed guide to physical gold IRAs, traditional and Roth account rules, costs, and gold alternatives.
Start with the structure. Then examine the costs.
A gold IRA isn't inherently better than an ordinary IRA; it is an IRA holding a particular class of investment. Our library separates IRS rules, ownership methods, metal selection and the real economics of buying and selling.
More practical guides: transfers, custody and the exit
Six new and existing beginner guides now cover rollover procedure, home storage, withdrawals and common seller tricks.
Why Put Gold in an IRA? Benefits, Costs, and When It May Not Make Sense
Why someone might hold physical gold in a tax-advantaged retirement account—and when a simpler investment may be preferable.
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Can You Hold Physical Gold in an IRA? Ownership, Storage & the Rules
Yes—but “owning” metal inside an IRA is different from taking it home. Here is the custody chain and what to check.
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Gold IRA vs. Traditional IRA vs. Roth IRA: The Category Mistake Explained
A “gold IRA” describes an investment strategy, not a different tax regime. Understand the real choices.
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Gold IRA Fees Explained: Dealer Premiums, Storage, Custody & Exit Costs
A complete, plain-English guide to all the charges that can separate your initial deposit from the amount you eventually receive.
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Gold IRA vs. Gold ETF vs. Physical Bullion: Which Ownership Route Fits?
Compare custody, liquidity, expense structures, possession and tax treatment without confusing products with accounts.
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Gold, Silver, Platinum & Palladium: What Precious Metals Can Go in an IRA?
Gold is not alone. Explore all four potentially eligible metals, qualifying products, and costly exceptions.
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How to Roll Over a 401(k) Into a Gold IRA Without Missing the Rules
Direct rollovers, 60-day transfers, withholding, eligible 401(k) distributions, and the questions to ask before buying bullion.
Read the guide →Can You Keep Gold IRA Coins at Home? What the IRS and McNulty Say
How the custody rules work, what an IRA-owned LLC changes, and why home storage can trigger taxable distributions.
Read the guide →What Happens to a Gold IRA When You Retire? Selling, Taxes & RMDs
Selling versus distributing metal in kind, tax reporting, required minimum distributions, and retirement exit planning.
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Gold IRA Scams: 12 Warning Signs and a Written-Quote Defense
Hidden dealer spreads, high-pressure tactics, collectible premium claims, and a step-by-step way to compare offers.
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