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Gold IRA vs physical gold: what's the difference?

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A gold IRA holds physical gold within a tax-advantaged retirement account, managed by a custodian and stored in an approved depository. Physical gold ownership means you buy and store the gold yourself. The gold IRA offers tax benefits; physical gold offers direct possession and no custodian fees.

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