Gold and Silver Buying Guides
Practical guides for people weighing a gold or silver IRA or buying physical metal: how the accounts work, what each metal changes, what the charges are, and how to buy by the pound. New guides are added here as they are published.
Gold IRABest Gold IRA Companies for 2026: Matched to Your Situation
Which gold IRA company fits you? Augusta, Goldco and American Hartford Gold compared by starting amount, goal, storage and buyback policy.
SilverBest Silver IRA Companies for 2026: What Silver Changes
Silver is bulkier and bought in larger piles than gold. See what that changes and how Augusta, Goldco and American Hartford Gold handle it.
Gold IRAGold IRA vs Silver IRA: A Scorecard to Decide in 2026
Gold, silver or both in an IRA? Score the two metals on price, volatility, storage, liquidity and demand, then see how a split works.
Gold IRAGold IRA Pros and Cons: Who It Suits and Who Should Skip It
A balanced look at gold IRA pros and cons: what the account does well, where it falls short, and the readers who are better off skipping it.
Gold IRAGold IRA Fees Explained: Every Charge and How to Read It
Where the money goes in a gold IRA: setup, custodian, storage, markup and selling spread. Who charges each, and how to read a quote.
SilverSilver by the Pound: How to Buy a Pound of Silver in 2026
A pound of silver is 14.5833 troy ounces, not 12. See the forms, weight, storage, paperwork and mistakes before you buy a pound of silver.
GoldGold by the Pound: How to Buy a Pound of Gold in 2026
A pound of gold is 14.5833 troy ounces, not 12. See how bars and coins add up, what to check, and the storage and paperwork involved.Want the companies side by side? Our three-company ranking is on the homepage.