Gold has been a valuable asset for practically all of human history, so it makes sense that many people see it as a good long-term investment. And in modern times, the values of precious metals have tended to move in the opposite direction of paper assets like stocks or bonds, making them a smart way to diversify your portfolio.

But how do you go about investing in gold in the first place? One option that's less widely known is a gold IRA.

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