Gold IRA Withdrawal Rules: What You Need to Know About Taking Distributions
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Gold IRA ownership is a fantastic way to diversify your portfolio and hedge against inflation. However, just like traditional individual retirement accounts, the IRS has specific rules about when and how to take fund distributions. Knowing the Gold IRA withdrawal rules is essential for avoiding hefty tax penalties and early withdrawal fees. Before you consider […]
Gold IRA Custodians: What Are They, and What Do They Do?
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One of the most common questions we hear about Gold IRAs and other precious metal investments is where the materials go after you purchase them. As it turns out, gold you buy as part of a self-directed Gold IRA cannot remain with you. Instead, this gold (or other precious metals) must be placed in the […]
Home Storage Gold IRAs: A Guide
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Gold IRAs offer a fantastic way for investors to diversify portfolios, and they’ve become an increasingly popular method to hedge against inflation and protect assets. But they’re also subject to stringent storage requirements that practically never allow for home storage. That presents a challenge for some investors, who want to extend the “hands-on” approach to […]
5 Tips to Avoid Gold IRA Scams
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Everyone who invests wants to protect their financial security. That includes those who turn to Gold IRAs to diversify their portfolios and hedge against inflation. That said, the increase in popularity among gold and other precious metals has led to an uptick in Gold IRA scams. A Gold IRA is a reputable investment vehicle. You […]
Does a Gold IRA Earn Interest?
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Whether you’re an investor approaching retirement or dabbling in the market for fun, you have plenty of options to grow your wealth: stocks, bonds, mutual funds, savings accounts, and more. But today’s economic environment is more chaotic than it has been in decades. And the savviest investors are on the prowl for better ways to […]
Stocks vs. Precious Metals: Pros & Cons
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Sometimes opposites attract. Sonny and Cher. Martin and Lewis. Peanut butter and jelly. Sometimes we need a little help from a friend to fill the gaps and complete the mission. Deciding between an investment in stocks vs. precious metals may be a similar scenario. The two are complete opposites, but they can be great complements. […]
Gold IRA vs. Direct Delivery
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Everyone has different needs and different resources. Some investors want to move from the paper assets in a conventional IRA or 401(k) and own something real in their retirement accounts. Others have investable cash on hand and want to trade their fiat currency for something tangible that has had value since the times of ancient […]
How to Choose the Best Gold IRA Company
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While investors have plenty of options when seeking a Gold IRA company, choosing the right one can make a big difference in the experience. You want your Gold IRA company to provide the answers you need, be responsive to your concerns, and showcase its knowledge and experience in the industry. Advantage Gold focuses on more […]
How to Transfer Your IRA to a Gold IRA
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Once you’ve decided to convert your existing IRA into a Gold IRA, it’s time to complete the process. No matter what kind of retirement accounts you have, transferring funds from one to another is a process. It requires attention to detail and prompt action because failing to do it correctly can cost you thousands of […]
What Is a Gold IRA Rollover?
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One of investors’ biggest questions when considering investing in gold through a Gold IRA is how to best fund that investment. While it is possible to use your current on-hand cash to purchase gold or other precious metals for a Gold IRA, you may lose out on some of the tax advantages of IRA investment. […]