Gold IRA 101: Everything You Need to Know About a Gold IRA
With economic uncertainty on the rise, many Americans are turning to Gold IRAs to protect their retirement savings. Unlike traditional accounts, a Gold IRA lets you hold physical precious metals like gold and silver within an individual retirement account, and can be a valuable safeguard against market fluctuations.
Here’s a simple, step-by-step guide to Gold IRAs and how American Hartford Gold can help you get started.
What is a Gold IRA?
A Gold IRA is a self-directed retirement account that holds physical gold and other precious metals, offering an alternative to the stocks and bonds typically found in traditional IRAs.
Why more Americans are buying gold
Everyone dreams of a secure, comfortable retirement, but rising inflation, high interest rates and political uncertainty have peaked concerns about the value of Americans’ hard-earned savings. Adding physical gold and silver to your portfolio is a strategy designed to hedge against these threats, and could help mitigate their impact on your retirement savings.
Why choose American Hartford Gold?
With decades of industry expertise, American Hartford Gold is a trusted leader in gold and silver, and is dedicated to helping investors and their families diversify and protect their wealth. Their precious metal specialists can help guide you through every step of opening your Gold IRA account, and help you access additional benefits like:
- Free Silver: Receive up to $15,000 in free silver delivered to your door on qualifying purchases.*
- 100% Free IRA Rollover: AHG provides free storage, maintenance and insurance for up to 3 years on qualifying purchases.
- Price Match Guarantee: AHG will match or beat any competitor's price, which can help you save up to 30% on select gold and silver options.
- Buyback Commitment: Hassle free process to buy back your precious metals with no fees.
- Free Shipping of Precious Metals: AHG delivers physical gold and silver directly to your door, registered and insured at no additional cost.
How to Open a Gold IRA
- Consultation: Start by chatting with one of American Hartford Gold’s account executives. They’re ready to answer your questions, discuss the benefits of gold and silver, and help you decide which option is best for you.
- Next, set up your IRA account: They’ll help guide you through setting up a self-directed IRA account with a qualified custodian.
- After that, fund your Gold IRA account: You can fund your Gold IRA by rolling over or transferring funds from an existing retirement account, such as a 401(k) or traditional IRA.
- Then, purchase your precious metals: Once your account is set up, American Hartford Gold’s team will help you select and buy the metals that are right for your goals.
- Finally, arrange storage and security: American Hartford Gold organizes secure storage of your metals in an IRS-approved facility, so you can rest easy knowing your assets are safe.
Get Started
Getting started with American Hartford Gold is easy. Their precious metals specialists are available to answer any questions you have, and to help make the investing process as easy as possible.
Fill out the quick form here to get your free information guide and take the first step toward protecting your wealth.
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American Hartford Gold’s Disclosures and Disclaimers:
American Hartford Gold supplies the precious metals and provides guidance through the setup process. While they support clients in establishing their Gold IRAs, they do not administer the account or act as the depository.
American Hartford Gold warrants that the nature and precious metals content of purchased precious metals are as described and genuine, but no other express warranty is or will be made with respect thereto. Grades and descriptions of precious metals are solely expressions of opinion, are not statements or representations of fact or guarantees, and are based upon standards and interpretations that may and do change over time. American Hartford Gold uses contemporary grading standards and interpretations to grade precious metals, or relies upon the opinions of recognized independent grading services like: Professional Coin Grading Service, Inc., Numismatic Guaranty Corporation of America, American Numismatic Association Certification Service (ANACS). American Hartford Gold does not guarantee or predict the precious metals it sells will achieve the same grades from American Hartford Gold or from any independent grading service in the future.
Disclaimer: The content provided in this page is solely for informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or investment advice. Consult with a certified financial advisor or tax expert to discuss your particular circumstances and investment objectives.
The statements made on this website are opinions and past performance is no indication of future performance or returns. Precious metals, like all investments, carry risk. Gold, silver and platinum coins and bars may appreciate, depreciate or stay the same depending on a variety of factors. American Hartford Gold cannot guarantee, and makes no representation that any metals purchased will appreciate at all or appreciate sufficiently to make customers a profit. The decision to purchase or sell precious metals, and which precious metals to purchase or sell are the customer’s decision alone, and purchases and sales should be made subject to the customer’s own research, prudence and judgment. American Hartford Gold does not provide investment, legal, retirement planning, or tax advice. Individuals should consult with their investment, legal or tax professionals for such services. *Free silver will vary according to order size with a minimum order of at least $50,000. Additional rules and restrictions may apply. Call for full details and to find out if your account/purchase is eligible. Terms and conditions apply.