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WITH A GOLD IRA

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People insure against the strangest things.

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Some people insure against alien abductions

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Peace of mind

A Gold IRA is insurance for your retirement savings

67% of 55 year olds are afraid they will outlive their retirement savings. And yet, they continue to play fast and loose with their portfolios, just when they need it the most. You have car, home and health insurance. What about your wealth?

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Why gold

Gold is your best policy for protecting what's critical

Unless you like the feeling of driving without seatbelts, you wouldn't dream of declining coverage for your car, your home or health. Why? Because you know things can happen, and do.

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Just ask history

In the worst of the 2020 drawdown, the S&P 500 fell 34%. Gold budged 1%.

Considered a precious metal since the dawn of time, gold has undeniable staying power. Don’t you want the same for your retirement savings?

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Get peace of mind
in 3 easy steps

From your first call to fully insured, we guide you every step of the way.

01

Connect With An Advisor

Let a financial expert at McAlvany assess the risk in your portfolio

02

Customize Your IRA

We'll help you open your Gold IRA account and tailor it to your situation

03

Insure Your Wealth

Relax in the knowledge that your retirement savings have a safety net

How much should I invest in a Gold IRA?

If you’re in your 50s, we recommend rolling over 20% of your savings - 30% if you’re closer to retirement - to insure the wealth you simply can’t afford to lose. Get started today with just $10K.

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Why McAlvany

Invest with the best

In an industry rife with smoke, mirrors, and paid celebrity spokesmen, McAlvany is a second generation, family-owned business built on the principles of legacy and integrity. Which mean impeccable practices, expert advisors and some of the lowest fees in the industry.

YEARS EXPERIENCE

50+

YEARS EXPERIENCE

INVESTORS ADVISED

50,000+

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A+

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Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about protecting your retirement with gold.

IRAs offer valuable tax advantages and give eligible investors the opportunity to hold physical precious metals within a retirement account. For 2026, the maximum IRA contribution is $7,500 if you are under age 50, and $8,600 if you are age 50 or older. Speak with a McAlvany advisor today to learn how these benefits may benefit your retirement strategy.

Yes. Your Gold IRA is liquid and accessible. If you ever want to sell, adjust, or rebalance your holdings, we're just a phone call away. Unlike many firms, we also buy metals back directly from our clients—making the process simple and transparent. No confusing portals or long hold times—just an experienced advisor guiding you through every step.

Always consult a qualified tax professional about your specific situation. In general, Precious Metals IRAs enjoy the same tax advantages as any IRA: growth inside the account is tax-deferred (or tax-free with a Roth).

By law, IRA metals must be stored with an IRS-approved, independent third-party depository. These high-security vaults are insured, audited, and regulated—ensuring your metals are protected to the highest industry standards.

Yes, at retirement, or any time you take a distribution from your IRA. Whether you want to liquidate into cash or receive your metals directly, we help make the process smooth and IRS-compliant.

Most companies just sell you gold. We build a relationship. With over 50 years of family-led experience and a legacy of innovation in the gold IRA space, we don't simply hand you metals, we help you use them strategically.

Unlike short-term options like T-bills or CDs which are meant for parking cash for a few months, a Gold IRA is designed for long-term retirement protection, a hedge (or "insurance") against market swings and inflation.

Yes. A company in Florida is currently providing $20M of coverage for extraterrestrial abduction to almost 7,000 people in the U.S. However, be sure to read the fine print: payouts are paid in equal installments of $1 per year for 20 million years.

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