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Precious Metals

Before you buy metals for an IRA, you need to know what the IRS actually allows and how dealer pricing works. These guides cover eligibility rules, purity standards, and the difference between spot price and the premium you actually pay.

IRA-Eligible Metals

IRS purity requirements, approved coins and bars, and items that don't qualify.

Spot Price vs Premium

What drives dealer markups, how to evaluate fair pricing, and when premiums spike.

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Gold IRA Guide

Comprehensive overview of how Gold IRAs work, what they cost, and how to evaluate providers.