GoldenRetirement
Gold IRA and retirement guides

Research Methodology

Updated September 26, 2026 · Educational content

Our research starts with the question a reader is trying to answer. We then separate regulatory facts, company supplied information, and our own explanation.

Primary sources first

We use IRS publications and guidance for federal IRA and rollover rules. We use company websites and official documents for company minimums, processes, and stated policies.

Time sensitive details

Minimum purchases, fees, available products, service policies, and third party ratings can change. Pages that rely on those details show an updated date and should be checked again before a financial decision.

What we do not do

We do not claim personal product experience we do not have. We do not invent customer stories, performance numbers, guarantees, or investment outcomes.