Most 401(k)-to-Gold-IRA Rollovers Lose 20% Immediately. Here Is Why — and How to Avoid It.

A direct rollover to a gold IRA is completely tax-free — if you do it right. Here is what the IRS actually says.
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.
