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Sources and Fact-Checking

The sourcing hierarchy Gold IRA Watch uses for retirement-account, precious-metals and provider claims.

Gold IRA Watch Editorial Team · Updated September 2026

↻ Reviewed September 2026

Source Hierarchy

We prioritize the IRS for federal retirement and tax mechanics, Investor.gov and regulators for investor-risk education, the CFTC for precious-metals sales guidance, and current first-party provider documentation for provider-specific terms.

IRS IRA Rules
IRS Rollovers
IRS Collectibles
IRS Publication 590-B
Investor.gov Self-Directed IRAs
CFTC Precious Metals Guidance
CFTC Precious Metals Frauds