Prior to the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997, Congress forbid the use of almost all types of precious metals in IRAs. The only precious metals Americans were allowed to own directly within IRA accounts were U.S.-minted American Eagle gold and silver coins.

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When most people think of gold investing, they think of the actual physical possession of gold bars, coins, jewelry and the like. But there are many other ways you can hedge your portfolio with exposure to gold and precious metals. You can hold ‘paper gold,’ as well. Three of the most common vehicles for investing include…

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The financial landscape over the past few years has been marked by significant volatility. The initial shock came with the COVID shutdowns, which introduced a wave of uncertainty in the market and, unfortunately, temporarily diminished many people’s retirement savings.

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Equity Trust ranks among one of, if not the top self-directed IRA custodians for a reason. As we get into this Equity Trust review, you’ll understand why their name is so often mentioned by some pretty big names in finance.

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Established in 2009, Regal Assets is today one of the larger alternative assets companies in the world. CEO Tyler Gallagher has expanded from a small business in Beverly Hills, California, to what is today a global brand with offices in the U.S., Toronto, London, and Dubai.

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Over the past three years, it seems that an economic recession has become increasingly difficult to pin down. Lockdowns caused a recession, sure. But they came and went… kind of. What is the state of the U.S. and global economy now, and are we qualifying for something akin to 2008-2011? Why has “recession 2023” become a buzzword in the media?

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