IRA-Eligible Gold: The Coins and Bars That Actually Qualify

Not every gold coin can go into a Gold IRA. This guide breaks down the IRS fineness rules, the one coin that’s exempt from them, and what actually happens if you buy the wrong product with retirement funds.

What Is a Gold IRA? The Purity Rule the IRS Never Wrote

A gold IRA is a self-directed retirement account holding physical bullion. This guide covers where the 99.5% purity standard genuinely comes from, why the American Gold Eagle qualifies at 91.67%, where the metal must legally be stored, and the 2026 contribution limits.

What Are the IRS Rules for a Precious Metals IRA in 2026?

Two tests decide whether a retirement account can hold bullion, and the industry quotes only one of them. The purity figures everyone cites are not in the tax code. The condition that is there cost one couple $411,000 when they kept eligible coins in a home safe.

American Gold Buffalo Coin: The Complete Guide to the U.S. Mint’s Purest Gold

The American Gold Buffalo is the only .9999 fine (24-karat) gold bullion coin the U.S. Mint produces. Here is how it compares to the Gold Eagle, who it suits, and what investors need to know about purity, IRA eligibility, and premiums.

The Gold IRA Rollover Trap Most Investors Walk Straight Into

One paperwork choice in a gold IRA rollover can hand the IRS 20% of your savings before the clock starts. Here is how to do it the right way.

What Is a Self-Directed IRA? The Complete Guide for Precious Metals Investors

A self-directed IRA is the only IRS-sanctioned way to hold physical gold and silver inside a tax-advantaged retirement account. This guide covers IRS purity rules, contribution limits, home storage law, RMDs, and prohibited transactions — everything you need before you open one.

Silver IRA Complete Guide: Rules, Limits, and Custodians Explained

The complete guide to Silver IRA rules — what the IRS requires, what it costs, and how to hold physical silver inside a tax-advantaged retirement account.

Gold & Silver IRA: Why Starting Early Costs You Less

Every year you delay a gold and silver IRA is a compounding year you can’t recover. With gold up 39% and IRA limits rising to $7,500, the cost of waiting is now measurable in real dollars.

Silver Bullion Buying Guide 2026: Coins, Bars, and Rounds Compared

Silver hit an all-time high of $121.64 in January 2026 and has since pulled back 34%. Before you buy, here’s how coins, bars, and rounds compare on premiums, liquidity, and IRA eligibility.

How to Roll Over Your 401(k) Into a Gold IRA 

A gold IRA rollover lets you move 401(k) funds into physical precious metals without taxes or penalties. This guide explains who qualifies, which funding method applies to you, and how the process works step by step.