Traditional IRA
Gold IRA Glossary
An IRA where contributions may be tax-deductible and investments grow tax-deferred, with withdrawals taxed as ordinary income in retirement. Traditional IRAs require minimum distributions starting at age 73 under current law. Most Gold IRAs are traditional IRAs funded by rolling over money from a 401(k) or an existing IRA.
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