Self-Directed IRA Blog

Welcome to the Madison Trust Self-Directed IRA blog! Here, you will find posts about a wide variety of topics related to Self-Directed IRAs. Whether you're interested in learning about what you can invest in or you need a guide to help set up your account, you can find all the help and information you need right here.

Whether you're looking for information about account maintenance, investing in real estate, or setting up a checkbook IRA, we can help! New posts are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly to stay up-to-date on all of the information you need to know about investing with a Self-Directed IRA.

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Investing in Precious Metals: A Possible Lifeboat for Recessions

Investing in precious metals is considered a traditional method to growing your wealth. Even when the stock market takes a plunge, precious metals remain a prominent form of currency. Here’s how you can potentially hedge against inflation.

March 24, 2025

Gold/Precious Metals In The News

Sifting Through Silver IRA Companies: What Makes the Best?

Silver is a coveted precious metal, and so prospective investors may be filtering through various Silver IRA companies. What components should one investigate to find the best one? We’re keen on sharing our revelations.

March 17, 2025

Gold/Precious Metals

How to Complete the 401(k) to Self-Directed Gold IRA Rollover

Thinking of investing in gold through a 401(k) to Self-Directed Gold IRA rollover? It’s achievable and can potentially be the alternative asset that safeguards your retirement savings.

December 23, 2024

Gold/Precious Metals

Hidden Gems: Finding Your Self-Directed Precious Metals IRA Custodian

Before you blast off into your rare earth metal adventure, you might want to find your Self-Directed Precious Metals IRA custodian and learn a bit more about your prospective investment. We’re revealing all the details.

October 9, 2024

Gold/Precious Metals Self-Directed IRA Custodian

Gold IRAs: A Golden Opportunity?

Gold IRAs offer investors the opportunity to diversify their retirement portfolios with physical gold and other precious metals. Schedule a call with Madison Trust to learn the details.

August 7, 2024

Gold/Precious Metals

From an Asteroid to a Precious Metal: Investing in Palladium with a Gold IRA

With its name derived from an asteroid, Palladium is a precious metal accessible to investors using Self-Directed IRAs. Creating a Gold IRA can bring its own out-of-this-world advantages, including retirement portfolio diversification, possible steady returns, and hedge against inflation. Like a meteorite, discover how palladium can be your investing marvel.

May 20, 2024

Gold/Precious Metals

Investing in Platinum with a Self-Directed Gold IRA

You can invest in platinum with a Self-Directed Gold IRA. Learn more by reading our blog.

May 8, 2024

Gold/Precious Metals

Plating Your Gold IRA: IRA Allowable Precious Metals

You don’t need a scale to weigh your options; we’ve done the labor for you. If tangible assets seem to be the only relief for your investment itch, investing in precious metals with a Self-Directed Gold IRA may be the remedy. Proving to be durable and highly sought, there are only a select IRA allowable precious metals. Read our blog to see if what you’re eyeing meets IRA conditions.

April 15, 2024

Gold/Precious Metals

Atomic No. 47: Invest in Silver with a Gold IRA

The element of silver serves many purposes in our modern-day world. Apart from its central functions, silver is considered a potentially auspicious investment option with its ability to generally hedge against inflation and historically retained value. You can possibly absorb the powers of this precious metal by investing in it for your retirement.

January 31, 2024

Gold/Precious Metals