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.

The No-Home-Storage-IRA Myth: Why the IRS Requires a Depository

A home storage gold IRA sounds convenient, but the IRS doesn’t allow it. This piece walks through why: the 2021 Tax Court case that settled the question, what Section 408(m)(3) actually requires, and the two-step compliant path — custodian, then depository — for holding gold and silver in a retirement account.

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.

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.

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.

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.