Gold IRA storage explained: Depositories, insurance and what you should verify

If you’re considering a gold IRA, understanding how storage works is a crucial part of the process. Matthias Kulka/Getty Images Gold has surged dramatically in price over the past year, drawing renewed attention from investors who are looking for ways to protect their wealth and diversify their portfolios. And, as volatility persists across parts of … Read more

3 traditional gold investing benefits that are especially timely this March

Gold investing has multiple timely benefits for investors to explore this March. Bjoern Wylezich/Getty Images Chances are good that if you haven’t technically invested in gold, you at least have a portion of the physical metal in your home right now. Whether that be in the form of jewelry, physical gold bars or coins or … Read more

Does gold investing make sense if inflation is steady? 3 things to consider now

Steady (but low) inflation could be causing gold investors to reconsider their approach now. Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty Images An eagerly awaited inflation report released Wednesday may not have revealed the result investors were hoping for.  Inflation in February remained identical to what it was in January, with the rate staying put at 2.4%. While that’s still … Read more

Gold IRA rules and taxes: Withdrawals, penalties and common mistakes to avoid

Owning gold inside a retirement account can be a smart move, but it also comes with a different set of rules. Yulia Reznikov/Getty Images Gold has been on a remarkable run in recent years. After hovering near $2,600 per ounce just one year ago, the precious metal surged past $5,500 in early 2026, the highest … Read more

Flavor Flav and Elana Meyers Taylor reflect on her Olympic gold medal amid plans to honor female athletes

Flavor Flav, the official hype man and sponsor of the U.S. bobsled and skeleton teams, is honoring all of Team USA’s female Olympians and Paralympians who won a medal at the 2026 Games. The founding member of Public Enemy is known for his support of women athletes. In an interview with “CBS Mornings” on Wednesday, … Read more

Gold IRA scams and red flags: How to protect yourself before you invest

Gold IRAs are legitimate retirement vehicles, but there are still red flags to watch before you commit. J Studios/Getty Images Gold has surged in value in recent years, drawing significant attention from investors looking for ways to protect their savings from market volatility, inflation and geopolitical uncertainty. And, with gold prices sitting above $5,100 per … Read more

Treasure hunter who refused to disclose location of shipwreck’s 500 gold coins is released from prison after a decade

A former deep-sea treasure hunter who made one of the greatest shipwreck discoveries in American history and spent the past decade in prison after refusing to disclose the whereabouts of some of its missing gold coins is now free, federal records show. Tommy Thompson, who in 1988 located what was known as the “Ship of … Read more

What is the IRS loophole for gold?

The IRS loophole could help you save substantially on the taxes tied to your gold assets. William_Potter/Getty Images Gold investments have been paying off for many investors in this landscape, and that’s especially true for those who bought in a year or more ago. Case in point? Gold’s price climbed from about $2,600 per ounce … Read more

3 gold investing questions to ask this March

There are some timely gold investing questions to consider before getting started this March. sankai/Getty Images Gold has long been considered a wise investment when pursued in limited increments. And in the economic landscape of recent years, many have also viewed it as a mandatory one. With factors like inflation, elevated interest rates and market … Read more

Team USA’s Oksana Masters wins 11th Paralympic gold medal: “On top of the world right now”

Oksana Masters’ 11th Paralympic gold medal was “redemption” for the most decorated American Winter Paralympian. And it was clear just how much it meant to her. Masters screamed loudly several times in delight after winning the women’s sprint sitting discipline in Para cross-country skiing on Tuesday at Milan Cortina in Italy. She finished second in … Read more