[sand88]

If you have the money to buy GLD and SLV, DON'T!!! These are what as known as "paper gold" and "paper silver". Stay far, far away from these ETFs. Visit www.tfmetalsreport.com for the lowdown.

What about our SEP and IRA accounts? What are the options? Thanks.

[MrB]

Swiss America can put your IRA or other “qualified” funds into physical gold.

Now, since they are qualified funds, you MAY NOT take delivery of the physical metal, they must hold it for you.

It gives you the inflation hedge against this bunch crashing the dollar, but if you think the system is going to collapse to the point that you’ll not be able to recover those assets from the investment company,

you might as well take the hit on taxes, take the distribution, and buy the metal yourself.

[bkopto]

How about these links:

Link #1 to physical gold in IRA

Link #2 to physical gold in IRA

I do have problems with the idea of owning precious metals in an account (that is, in your IRA) that is really partnered with the US Government. The feds could change the rules on your IRA, confiscating it and converting its assets into an account invested in risky and worthless US T-bills. Such a risk is known as a counter party risk. I don't trust the feds. Best to own your PMs outside of an IRA, so you own it free and clear. Best also to have physical possession of it, as well. Don't store it in a safe deposit box. Hide it in a safe place, in YOUR possession. Hope this helps.