Gold IRA 101

A Gold IRA — straightforward and safe

What is a Gold IRA?

A gold IRA or precious metals IRA is an Individual Retirement and/or savings Account that includes physical gold, or other IRS-approved precious metals such as silver, platinum, and palladium. A Gold IRA functions in the same way as a traditional IRA — however, instead of holding paper assets, you can buy and own physical bullion coins or bars.

Since gold is the most common precious metal invested into an IRA, the term "gold IRA" is used most often in the industry to refer to a retirement and/or savings account containing any combination of approved precious metals.

You may have little to no say in your investments if you choose a conventional IRA or 401(k) with a bank or brokerage firm. But when you open a self-directed IRA with Heartland Capital, you are empowered to make your own investment decisions and choose for yourself which IRA-eligible precious metal coins, bullion, and bars to invest in.

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Tax-deferred & deductible

Enjoy the same tax advantages as a conventional retirement account.

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Easy rollovers

A simple process for moving funds from eligible accounts — penalty-free.

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Insured storage

Metals held in an authorized, secure, and fully insured depository facility.

One of the top Gold IRA companies

Choosing a Gold IRA company

We understand there are many choices when selecting a Gold IRA company to work with. More importantly, we recognize that meeting your retirement and/or savings goals is the key to your financial future. That's why at Heartland Capital we're ready to show you we're one of the top Gold IRA companies in the industry — from our leadership and IRA representatives to our support staff, we're here to encourage and assist you.

We believe a self-directed IRA backed by IRS-approved gold coins, bullion, and bars — and other approved precious-metal products — is a sound diversification of anyone's retirement and savings, and a major reason to consider investing in gold as part of your planning.

Frequently asked questions

Gold IRA, answered

IRS-approved physical gold, silver, platinum, and palladium — as coins, bullion, or bars that meet purity and legal-tender requirements.

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In-depth education and the highest level of customer service for precious metals — within an IRA or for direct delivery.

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"Commodities such as gold and silver have a world market that transcends national borders, politics, religions, and race."

— Robert Kiyosaki, American Author
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Heartland Capital and its representatives are not licensed or registered investment advisers, attorneys, CPAs or other financial service professionals. We do not offer or render any legal, tax, accounting, investment advice or professional services. Precious metals carry risk of loss and are not a suitable investment for everyone. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results; consult your financial and tax professional and carefully evaluate all risks associated with the acquisition of precious metals before making the investment. The statements made on this website are opinions of Heartland Capital LLC. Precious metals and coins may appreciate, depreciate, or stay the same depending on a variety of factors and can fluctuate unexpectedly. The decision to purchase or sell precious metals, and which precious metals to purchase or sell, are the customer's decision alone. *Consult your tax advisor.