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Should I buy real estate inside or outside of my retirement accounts?
- January 25, 2026
- Posted by: brian
- Category: Uncategorized
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Many affluent pre-retirees and retirees want to protect their retirement savings against inflation, market volatility, and the growing uncertainty tied to government debt. A common question is whether real estate should be owned inside a retirement account or held separately. For many investors, a balanced approach emerges that uses a self-directed Gold IRA to anchor
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What’s the best way to manage retirement accounts alongside a family office?
- January 24, 2026
- Posted by: brian
- Category: Uncategorized
Affluent retirees often rely on a family office to simplify complex wealth management needs, yet many overlook how closely their retirement accounts should coordinate with that broader strategy. When retirement savings are invested mostly in paper assets, they can become vulnerable to volatility, inflation, and long‑term currency decline. Integrating physical gold and other precious metals
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How do I simplify multiple retirement accounts across institutions?
- January 23, 2026
- Posted by: brian
- Category: Uncategorized
Many pre-retirees and retirees reach their fifties, sixties, and seventies with a collection of IRAs, old 401(k)s, and employer plans spread across several financial institutions. This scattered approach often feels overwhelming, especially during periods of inflation, market volatility, and uncertainty about the long-term value of the U.S. dollar. Consolidating accounts into a single, self-directed Gold
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Can I skip heirs and leave retirement accounts directly to grandchildren?
- January 22, 2026
- Posted by: brian
- Category: Uncategorized
Many retirees wonder whether they can name grandchildren as direct beneficiaries of their retirement accounts, and the answer often depends on understanding how beneficiary rules work and how each choice shapes a long term legacy plan. While personal circumstances vary, many people want to ensure that the wealth they worked so hard to build maintains
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How do I fund college for grandchildren through retirement savings?
- January 21, 2026
- Posted by: brian
- Category: Uncategorized
Many grandparents want to help the next generation pursue higher education but do not want to undermine their own retirement security in the process. Rising tuition costs, persistent inflation, and uncertainty in traditional markets create real challenges for families that want to pass along meaningful support. For affluent retirees, using a portion of existing retirement
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How do I ensure my retirement accounts last for my spouse’s lifetime?
- January 20, 2026
- Posted by: brian
- Category: Uncategorized
Many couples nearing retirement worry about whether their nest egg will stretch across both lifetimes. Rising inflation, market volatility, and the possibility that one spouse may live many years longer than the other all create real pressure on traditional retirement portfolios. One of the strongest ways to prepare is by incorporating physical gold and other
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How Much is a Gold Quarter Worth?
One of the most common questions we hear from investors and collectors is, “How much is a gold quarter worth?” The answer depends on what type of “gold quarter” you are referring to. Some coins contain real, measurable amounts of physical gold, while others are simply gold-plated collectibles with little intrinsic metal value. Understanding the
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How do I balance growth with capital preservation at age 65+?
- January 19, 2026
- Posted by: brian
- Category: Uncategorized
By the time you reach age 65 and beyond, protecting what you have built becomes just as important as continuing to grow it. Retirement lasts longer today, inflation continues to erode the purchasing power of traditional paper assets, and market volatility can create unexpected setbacks at precisely the wrong time. Many retirees are turning to
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15 Reasons Why You Should Buy Gold in 2026
15 Reasons Why You Should Buy Gold in 2026 You worked a lifetime for your savings, so you deserve straight talk about gold investing in 2026. Markets swing, pundits argue, and headlines try to sell drama. Set that aside. Gold is not a magic ticket; it is a time tested anchor that earns its place
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Should I use municipal bonds to generate tax-free income?
- January 18, 2026
- Posted by: brian
- Category: Uncategorized
Municipal bonds have long appealed to retirees who want predictable, tax-advantaged income. They can play a role in a retirement plan, but they also carry risks that many investors overlook, especially in a period marked by rising interest rates, large municipal debt loads, and persistent inflation pressures. For many pre-retirees and retirees, comparing these paper-based

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