From the Almanac
Plain-Spoken Guides
Short, honest explainers for citizens doing their own homework — written for the saver who wants the facts without the sales pitch.
How to move a 401(k) into gold — tax-free
The step-by-step on a direct, penalty-free rollover, the 60-day trap to avoid, and what a good custodian handles for you.
Spotting a gold IRA scam before it costs you
The red flags of high-pressure 'free silver' offers, numismatic upsells, and dealers who won't put fees in writing.
Which metals the IRS actually allows
Purity standards, approved mints, and why collectible 'numismatic' coins usually don't belong in a retirement account.
Why sound money still matters
What 'sound money' has meant since the founding, why 1971 changed the rules, and how honest money protects a saver.
Protecting your savings from inflation
How a weakening dollar quietly erodes a nest egg — and the practical, time-tested ways prudent savers push back.
How to start a gold IRA
A plain walkthrough of opening a self-directed gold IRA: custodian, funding, choosing metals, and secure storage.