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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 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 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 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 MoreInherited Gold IRAs: Rules for Beneficiaries
Inheriting an IRA that holds physical gold brings deadlines and logistics. Learn the SECURE Act 10-year rule, spouse options, and how metal is distributed.
Read MoreNumismatic vs. Bullion Coins: Why Collectibles Don't Belong in an IRA
Numismatic coins are collectibles under IRC 408(m) and barred from IRAs. Learn how the bullion exceptions work and how numismatic and bullion pricing differ.
Read MorePlatinum and Palladium in an IRA: Rules and Considerations
IRAs can hold platinum and palladium at .9995 purity, but thin markets, wide spreads, and limited product choices make these metals a niche within a niche.
Read MoreProhibited Transactions in a Gold IRA: Rules to Know
IRC Section 4975 bars self-dealing between an IRA and its owner. Learn who counts as a disqualified person and which gold IRA moves can void the account.
Read MoreRolling Over a Pension into a Gold IRA
Pension money can sometimes move to a gold IRA, but only after a lump-sum decision that means giving up lifetime income. Here is how the process works.
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