Gold Coins

No. Metal owned by your IRA cannot sit in your house, and no company structure changes that. The requirement comes from the tax code itself. Section 408(a) of the Internal Revenue Code requires that an IRA be administered by a trustee acting as a fiduciary, and the provision that lets IRAs hold bullion at all, … Read more

Selling physical gold or silver at a profit can create a taxable capital gain. The tax is calculated on the gain, not on the amount you receive. That second sentence is where most of the confusion lives. Someone who sells $40,000 of coins does not owe tax on $40,000. They owe tax on whatever that … Read more

An inflation hedge is an investment meant to hold its purchasing power when the dollar loses some of its own. With US consumer prices still rising 3.5% a year as of June 2026, and energy prices up more than 15% over the same period, the question behind that definition has gotten very practical for anyone … Read more

If you are asking how much silver you should own, or how much gold, you have probably noticed that the answers online run from “none” to “as much as you can carry.” Neither extreme is much help when the money in question is your retirement savings. What you actually need is the range that serious … Read more

Searching for a gold price forecast right now, requires more than you looking at a chart. You want to know whether the correction that pulled gold back to roughly $4,000 per ounce in July 2026 is the end of the story, or simply a pause before the next leg higher. You may also be deciding … Read more

If you’ve been watching gold prices climb, you might be thinking about adding physical bullion to your retirement portfolio. But a full one-ounce gold coin can be a hefty financial commitment. Astute investors know that full-ounce coins aren’t the only way to play the gold market. If you’re looking for a more flexible, budget-friendly entry … Read more

Buying gold coins is an exciting step in building your wealth, but acquiring them is only half the journey! Eventually, the time will come to cash in, and you’ll need to know how to sell your coins efficiently and profitably. Whether you’re liquidating a retirement portfolio,  taking out profits, or simply rebalancing your assets, the … Read more

As more retirement investors look to diversify their portfolios beyond traditional paper assets, Precious Metals IRAs have become a popular option. But before you start filling your retirement account with investment-grade gold coins, you need to read the fine print. The IRS sets incredibly strict rules for holding precious metals in self-directed retirement accounts. Making … Read more

When you first decide to build a precious metals portfolio or fund a self-directed IRA, you will quickly notice two investment-grade coins that dominate the conversation: the American Gold Eagle and the American Gold Buffalo. Both are proudly produced by the U.S. Mint. Both are globally recognized, and both are fully eligible for a Precious … Read more

Gold has served as a reliable store of wealth for centuries. During periods of rising inflation, stock market volatility, banking uncertainty, and geopolitical instability, investors have consistently turned to physical precious metals for financial protection. However, if you are new to the precious metals market, it is vital to understand a core truth: not all … Read more