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Better Way For Your IRA
Gold is the most liquid financial asset in the world. It knows no borders, is recognized throughout the world, and can easily be transported or hidden. For this reason, owning gold represents financial privacy and independence. Gold frustrates the attempts of governments to completely control the finances and lives of their citizens.
Gold performs the role as the only true money. Its value can\'t be undermined by tyrants, dictators or politicians who print paper money at will, making their currencies worth less and less each year. Unlike paper money, gold hold its value over the long run. For example:
Back in 1933, you could buy a first class, tailor-made suit of clothes with a U.S. $20 coin or a $20 bill. Today, that $20 gold coin, worth about $500, will still buy a nice suit of clothes. The $20 bill, however, will not even buy a decent necktie.
During the Great Depression, cash was king because cash was backed by gold. In truth, gold was king. While most assets plunged like a stone in the 1930's, the price of gold shot up dramatically.
GOLD PROVIDES INSURANCE AND PEACE OF MIND.
In a depression, economic crisis, inflation, or war, people seek financial security. They invest in assets that represent more than just a paper promise to pay. For many, that means owning gold.
The past few years have not been kind to investors in the traditional markets. Investors and savers have lost over $8 trillion in market declines. Increasing unrest and instability throughout the world will lead to a greater need for financial security.
Will we see the kind of double-digit inflation that has been plagued the U.S. in the past? Never forget the power of the Federal Reserve's printing press. Due to the Fed's recent record expansion of the U.S. money supply, it is likely that the U.S. dollar will continue to weaken.
A spastic economy, with elements of both inflation and deflation, will make more traditional investment strategies obsolete. Gold coins should be a major part of every investor's portfolio over the next few turbulent years.
Balance your IRA with GOLD
Consider transferring your 401(k), SEP or IRA into precious metals. You need to take charge of your retirement assets! Roll over a portion of your IRA, Keogh or SEP into alternative investments. Few (if any) retirement advisors would recommend that you place your assets in an investment like treasury bills. Even fewer would advise gold.
However, this is exactly what we are recommending! We do not want to see your hard earned retirement assets go up in smoke. We want you to preserve what you have worked so hard to accumulate. When the bear market is causing havoc in the financial markets, you will want to own an asset that everyone else is desperately trying to get. Gold always does well in a time of crisis!
Do you have a fear of outliving your retirement assets?
Retirement is a greatly anticipated phase of life. However, the mechanics of retirement have changed because of greater LONGEVITY, greater demand on WEALTH, and HEIGHTENED EXPECTATIONS.
Most financial planners assume an 8.5% return from the stock market when computing your retirement nest egg. That isn't reality in today's bear market environment. In a post-bubble economy it is possible your assets could actually decrease 30-50%. The uncertainty of the next 5-8 years could potentially be devastating if you don't take action action now!
What if you can\'t roll over YOUR 401(k)?
Plan Restrictions?
Still employed by the same company?
Many people don't realize that the majority of companies that have 401(k) plans offer provisions for loans on these accounts.
With the impending collapse of U.S. equity markets, keeping money in a stock oriented retirement plan is a recipe for disaster. There is a bad solution to this problem, but also a potentially good solution.
Take an early distribution from your retirement plan. Not only will you have to pay a 10% penalty early withdrawal, but the distribution will be taxed as ordinary income.
Good Idea
If you haven't started contributing to your company's 401(k), start immediately. You will be compounding tax-deferred dollars for your own benefit.
YOU CAN ROLL YOUR IRA INTO GOLD COINS-PENALTY FREE!
A precious metals IRA is designed for investors who want to diversify their IRA assets into gold, silver, and platinum coins. There are many advantages of owning precious metals in your IRA or retirement account:
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Gold is not paper, it is a tangible asset. It doesn't represent a promise to pay. Tangible assets aren\'t erased by computer glitches.
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You can take delivery at any time. (Remember: in the case of delivery, you will be obligated to pay the appropriate taxes.)
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Precious metals are very liquid and can be easily sold anywhere in the world.
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These metals off you PEACE OF MIND! They are an insurance policy for your portfolio.
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There is a huge profit potential gold. During the gold bull market of the 1970's, gold increased 2,500%.
How to make GOLD and SILVER coins the cornerstone of your retirement portfolio.
The millions of Americans who lost 40-60% of their retirement funds in the stock market meltdown made one huge blunder: They failed to preserve their assets by diversifying. You can help avoid catastrophic losses with these three pillars of a rock-solid portfolio:
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One-third of your portfolio should be placed in income-producing assets.
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Another third of your portfolio should be in short-term Treasury Bills. Yields on Treasury paper are low right now, but this pillar of your portfolio is meant to help protect your assets in deflationary periods.
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Finally, the cornerstone of your portfolio should be anchored in precious metals. Unlike many investments, gold and silver are not simply a "aper-promise" to pay back funds later. They represent real wealth that has survived every disaster known to man.
What types of precious metals can you own in your IRA?
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SILVER: American Eagle and Canadian Maple Leaf coins, COMEX approved bars and rounds.
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GOLD: American Buffalo, American Eagle and Canadian Maple Leaf coins, COMEX approved bars and rounds.
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GOLD PROOFS (An extraordinary type of gold coin
American Eagle Gold Proof Coins, made to the exacting standards for which the United States Mint is world-renowned, represent the crowning achievement of coin making. The precise engraving and the frosted images that appear to float above the mirror-like background enhance the intrinsic beauty of these classic designs. The cameo effect on these coins is made possible only with specially treated, hand-polished dies and by striking the blanks multiple times to ensure the highest relief possible.
We often recommend Proofs as a way to hold a collectible type coin in an IRA. In a rising gold market, Proofs tend to increase in value at a greater rate than bullion coins. Over the past 10 years, our clients who have held proof gold coins in their IRA\'s have seen significantly better performance than those with bullion coins. They have the other advantage of being a collectible coin; the only type of collectible allowed to be held in an IRA.
Why buy from ICA?
ICA has been in business since 1972, and has maintained an outstanding reputation in the industry for both honesty and high quality of products and services.
ICA guarantees that we will repurchase the coins we have sold at the same grade as sold, at the prevailing market value, as long as the coins have not been impaired through improper handling.
ICA\'s prices are competitive and some of the lowest in the industry. Although we seldom advertise, we are one of the largest precious metals brokers in the country. Our goal is to establish long-term clients, not just onetime buyers.
ICA offers personal service with a sales staff that has been in the business for many years. We are available to help inform and guide you in your precious metals investment strategy.
ICA continually researches the U.S. and world economic and geo-political conditions so that we stay current with our recommendations.
ICA offers subscriptions to The McAlvany Intelligence Advisor to keep you up-to-date on the conditions, which can effect your financial well-being.
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