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Gold IRA

Everything about holding physical gold in a retirement account: how it works, what it costs, the rules, moving your money in, and choosing a company. 25 guides.

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What Is a Gold IRA? The Complete 2026 Guide
How it works, what it costs, the rules that trip people up, and how to move money in without a tax bill.

The basics

How to open a gold IRA
Six steps, start to finish.
Pros and cons
An honest scorecard.
Is a gold IRA worth it?
When it makes sense, and when it doesn't.
Gold IRA rules
What the IRS allows and doesn't.

Costs and storage

Gold IRA fees
Every cost, with a worked example.
Minimum investment
How much you really need.
Gold IRA storage
Segregated vs commingled.
Custodians explained
Who actually holds your account.

Taxes and withdrawals

Gold IRA taxes
When you pay and when you don't.
Withdrawals and RMDs
Taking money or metal out.
Roth gold IRA
Tax-free growth on physical metals.

Rollovers and transfers

401(k) to gold IRA
Move a 401(k) without a tax bill.
IRA to gold IRA
The simplest move there is.
TSP to gold IRA
For federal employees and veterans.
403(b) to gold IRA
For teachers, nurses and nonprofits.
457(b) to gold IRA
For public employees.
Rollover vs transfer
Which moves your money safely.

Comparing your options

Gold IRA vs gold at home
Which way to own it.
Gold IRA vs gold ETF
Owning metal or owning shares.

Companies and safety

Best gold IRA companies
Six providers compared.
Goldco review
Fees, minimums and who it suits.
Augusta review
Built for large accounts.
Goldco vs Augusta
Which fits you?
Gold IRA scams
9 red flags to walk away from.