About SGI
Independent Gold IRA research, sourced to the IRC and IRS publications.
SilverGoldInvestment.com is a publisher, not a dealer, custodian, or licensed advisor. Every cornerstone guide is sourced claim-by-claim to a specific Internal Revenue Code section or IRS publication, and each source citation appears next to the claim it supports.
Editorial Standards
How we source and review every guide
SilverGoldInvestment.com is a research publication covering Gold IRA rollovers, custodian comparisons, and the IRS rules that govern physical precious metals inside retirement accounts. Every cornerstone guide follows the same standard: source every substantive claim to a specific Internal Revenue Code section or IRS publication, publish the citation next to the claim, and prefer primary sources over industry summaries.
The mechanics we cover most, trustee-to-trustee transfers, allowable coins, storage rules, RMD timing, and penalty exceptions, live in IRC Section 408(m)(3), Section 72(t), and Section 401(a)(31), plus IRS Publications 590-A and 590-B. If a claim on this site cannot be tied to one of those primary sources, it does not get published.
We are not attorneys, CPAs, or licensed financial advisors. Nothing on this site constitutes personalized tax, legal, or investment advice. For your specific situation, consult a licensed professional. Where a reader is deciding between custodians we cover, we recommend having the numbers reviewed by a CPA of your choice before opening an account.
Primary sources we cite
- Internal Revenue Code Section 408(m)(3), IRA-eligible bullion and coins
- Internal Revenue Code Section 72(t), early-withdrawal penalty and exceptions
- Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a)(31), direct rollover mechanics
- IRS Publications 590-A and 590-B, IRA contributions and distributions
Editorial policy
Every SGI guide follows the same standard: source every claim to a specific IRC section or IRS publication, publish the citation next to the claim, and disclose our affiliate relationships in plain language. When we refer a reader to a specialist — most often Augusta Precious Metals or GoldenCrest Metals — we disclose that we receive a fee if you open an account. That fee never affects our editorial ratings.
If you spot an error in one of our guides, email editor@silvergoldinvestment.com. We publish corrections promptly and dated.
What SGI is — and what it isn’t.
SilverGoldInvestment.com is a publisher. We publish independent research on Gold IRA rollovers, custodian comparisons, and IRC-based rules for physical precious metals in retirement accounts. We are not a metals dealer, we are not an IRA custodian, we are not a registered investment advisor, and we are not a tax preparer for individual readers.
Educational only — not personalized advice. Nothing on this site constitutes personalized investment, tax, or legal advice. Consult a licensed professional for your specific situation. Precious metals investing carries risk; past performance is not indicative of future results.
Affiliate compensation. When a reader opens an account with Augusta Precious Metals or GoldenCrest Metals via our referral, we receive a fee. This is disclosed on every applicable page and does not change the fees you pay. Our editorial ratings are based on published fee schedules, storage arrangements, reader feedback, and BBB record — not compensation.