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2026 IRA Contribution Limits: What Gold IRA Savers Should Know
The 2026 IRA contribution limit is $7,500, or $8,600 with the age 50 catch-up. See how limits work, deadlines, and why most gold IRAs are funded by rollover.
Read MoreCan You Move a 401(k) to a Gold IRA While Still Employed?
Some 401(k) plans allow in-service rollovers to a gold IRA, usually at age 59 1/2. Learn what money can move, when, and the trade-offs to weigh.
Read MoreCheckbook IRA LLCs and Gold: What the McNulty Case Changed
Checkbook IRA LLCs promised custodian-free control of IRA gold. Here is what the Tax Court held in McNulty and why the structure fails for metals.
Read MoreCommon Gold IRA Rollover Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
From missed 60-day windows to ineligible coins, gold IRA rollover errors can trigger taxes and penalties. Seven common mistakes and how to steer around them.
Read MoreConverting a Traditional Gold IRA to a Roth: How It Works
A Roth conversion works for gold IRAs too, including moving the metal itself in-kind. Here is how the taxes, valuation, and five-year rules actually apply.
Read MoreDealer Markups and Spot Price: The Largest Gold IRA Cost
Dealer markup over spot is often the largest gold IRA cost. Learn how premiums work, how to compare dealers, and how to read a quote with confidence.
Read MoreEarly Withdrawals from a Gold IRA: Penalties and Exceptions
Withdrawing from a traditional gold IRA before age 59 1/2 usually means income tax plus a 10% penalty. Review the exceptions and extra costs of selling early.
Read MoreGold at Record Highs: What It Means for Gold IRA Savers
Gold reached record levels in early 2026. What high prices change for gold IRA fees, minimums, and RMDs, and why the rules themselves stay the same.
Read MoreGold Bars vs. Coins in a Gold IRA: Premiums and Trade-Offs
Bars usually carry lower premiums over spot, while coins are easier to distribute and resell. Compare IRA-eligible gold bars and coins trade-off by trade-off.
Read MoreGold IRA Depositories: How Approved Storage Facilities Work
Gold IRA metals must sit with an approved trustee. See what qualifies a depository, how vault insurance and audits work, and what storage costs.
Read MoreGold IRA Tax Paperwork: Forms 5498, 1099-R, and Valuations
Gold IRA custodians file Forms 5498 and 1099-R each year. Learn what each reports, how metals are valued, and which forms you may file yourself.
Read MoreGold IRA vs. Gold ETFs and Mining Stocks: Key Differences
Physical gold in an IRA, gold ETFs, and mining stocks differ in ownership, costs, and risk. Compare three ways to add gold exposure to retirement savings.
Read MoreGold IRAs and Divorce: How Retirement Metals Get Divided
How a gold IRA gets divided in divorce: tax-free transfers under IRC 408(d)(6), in-kind vs. cash splits, valuation timing, and the tax details to plan for.
Read MoreHow Long Does a Gold IRA Rollover Take? A Realistic Timeline
Most gold IRA rollovers take two to six weeks from application to metals in the depository. See what each stage takes and what slows things down.
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