# Gold 401k

> Independent precious metals retirement-account guidance from a 14-year operator. Step-by-step 401(k)-to-gold-IRA rollover help, plus reviews of the dealers and custodians serving rollover investors.

This site is operated by Tim Schmidt, gold IRA expert and operator since 2012, and focuses on 401(k), 403(b), and pension-plan rollovers into precious metals retirement accounts. Reviews are co-authored with Sean Webster, CPA. Editorial policy: dealers with revoked BBB accreditation, active state regulatory action, or filed FBI complaints are flagged as cautionary tales, not recommended. Affiliate disclosures appear on every review page.

Operator entity: https://timschmidtsr.com/#person-tim-schmidt
Sister sites in the network: https://www.bestgoldiracompany.org, https://www.goldiracustodians.com, https://www.irainvesting.com

Last updated: 2026-05-01.

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## Home

- [Home](https://www.gold401k.com/)

## 401(k) Rollover Guides

_Step-by-step guidance on rolling 401(k), 403(b), TSP, and pension-plan funds into a precious metals IRA. Eligibility rules, tax implications, and process timing._

- [401k Contribution Limits](https://www.gold401k.com/investing/401k-contribution-limits/)
- [401k Gold IRA Rollover](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/401k-gold-ira-rollover/)
- [Best Place to Rollover 401k](https://www.gold401k.com/ira-rollovers/best-place-to-rollover-401k/)
- [Convert IRA to Gold](https://www.gold401k.com/convert-ira-to-gold/)
- [How to Transfer Your TSP to Gold IRA](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/how-to-transfer-your-tsp-to-gold-ira/)
- [IRA Rollover vs Transfer](https://www.gold401k.com/ira-rollovers/ira-rollover-vs-transfer/)
- [IRA Rollovers](https://www.gold401k.com/ira-rollovers/)
- [What is a Gold IRA Rollover](https://www.gold401k.com/ira-rollovers/what-is-a-gold-ira-rollover/)
- [What is a Rollover IRA](https://www.gold401k.com/ira-rollovers/what-is-a-rollover-ira/)

## Pillars & Topical Hubs

_Top-level navigation pages covering gold IRAs, retirement accounts, IRA rollovers, and investing fundamentals._

- [Gold](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/)
- [Gold IRA](https://www.gold401k.com/gold-ira/)
- [Investing](https://www.gold401k.com/investing/)
- [Retirement Accounts](https://www.gold401k.com/retirement-accounts/)
- [Retirement Plan Example](https://www.gold401k.com/retirement-plan-example/)
- [Why Invest in Gold](https://www.gold401k.com/why-invest-in-gold/)

## Dealer & Custodian Reviews

_Independent reviews of precious metals dealers and IRA custodians serving rollover investors. Each review covers pricing, BBB profile, customer complaints, and operational history. Affiliate disclosures appear on every review page._

- [7k Metals Review](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/7k-metals-review/)
- [Accuplan Reviews](https://www.gold401k.com/accuplan-reviews/)
- [Acre Gold Review](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/acre-gold-review/)
- [Advantage Gold Review](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/advantage-gold-review/)
- [American Bullion Review](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/american-bullion-review/)
- [American Gold Reserve Reviews](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/american-gold-reserve-reviews/)
- [American Hartford Gold Review](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/american-hartford-gold-review/)
- [American Rarities Reviews](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/american-rarities-reviews/)
- [Amerigold Review](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/amerigold-review/)
- [Augusta Precious Metals Review](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/augusta-precious-metals-review/)
- [Beverly Hills Precious Metals Review](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/beverly-hills-precious-metals-review/)
- [BGASC Review](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/bgasc-review/)
- [Birch Gold Group Review](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/birch-gold-group-review/)
- [Bishop Gold Group Reviews](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/bishop-gold-group-reviews/)
- [Blanchard Gold Reviews](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/blanchard-gold-reviews/)
- [Colonial Metals Group Review](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/colonial-metals-group-review/)
- [Cornerstone Asset Metals Review](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/cornerstone-asset-metals-review/)
- [Equity Trust Company Reviews](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/equity-trust-company-reviews/)
- [Gem State Gold and Silver Review](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/gem-state-gold-and-silver-review/)
- [Genesis Gold Group Reviews](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/genesis-gold-group-reviews/)
- [Gold Star IRA Review](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/gold-star-ira-review/)
- [Goldco Review](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/goldco-review/)
- [Golden Crest Metals Review](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/golden-crest-metals-review/)
- [GoldSilver.com Review](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/goldsilver-com-review/)
- [Guidance Corporation Review](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/guidance-corporation-review/)
- [Hero Bullion Review](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/hero-bullion-review/)
- [iTrust Capital Review](https://www.gold401k.com/investing/itrust-capital-review/)
- [Lear Capital Review](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/lear-capital-review/)
- [Legacy Precious Metals Review](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/legacy-precious-metals-review/)
- [Liberty Coin Service Review](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/liberty-coin-service-review/)
- [Miles Franklin Precious Metals Review](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/miles-franklin-precious-metals-review/)
- [Monetary Gold Review](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/monetary-gold-review/)
- [Money Metals Review](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/money-metals-review/)
- [Monument Metals Review](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/monument-metals-review/)
- [OneGold Reviews](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/onegold-reviews/)
- [Oxford Gold Group Review](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/oxford-gold-group-review/)
- [PIMBEX Review](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/pimbex-review/)
- [Preserve Gold Group Review](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/preserve-gold-group-review/)
- [Priority Gold Review](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/priority-gold-review/)
- [Regal Assets Review](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/regal-assets-review/)
- [Schiff Gold Review](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/schiff-gold-review/)
- [Swiss America Reviews](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/swiss-america-reviews/)
- [Universal Coin and Bullion Review](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/universal-coin-and-bullion-review/)
- [US Gold Bureau Review](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/us-gold-bureau-review/)

## Educational Content

_Articles on gold investing fundamentals, gold IRA mechanics, tax treatment, IRS-approved metals, comparison guides, and market topics._

- [Allocated vs Unallocated Gold Bullion](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/allocated-vs-unallocated-gold-bullion/)
- [Best Gold IRA Companies](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/best-gold-ira-companies/)
- [Bullion Trading LLC](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/bullion-trading-llc/)
- [Can I Contribute to an IRA After Retirement](https://www.gold401k.com/retirement-accounts/can-i-contribute-to-an-ira-after-retirement/)
- [Does Gold Have Intrinsic Value](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/does-gold-have-intrinsic-value/)
- [Does Gold Lose Value](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/does-gold-lose-value/)
- [Dr Kirk Elliot](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/dr-kirk-elliot/)
- [Gold American Eagle Proof Coins](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/gold-american-eagle-proof-coins/)
- [Gold IRA Benefits](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/gold-ira-benefits/)
- [Gold IRA Fidelity](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/gold-ira-fidelity/)
- [Gold IRA Investment](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/gold-ira-investment/)
- [Gold IRA Kit](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/gold-ira-kit/)
- [Gold IRA Pros and Cons](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/gold-ira-pros-and-cons/)
- [Gold IRA Scams](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/gold-ira-scams/)
- [Gold IRA Storage Fees](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/gold-ira-storage-fees/)
- [Gold IRA Tax Rules](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/gold-ira-tax-rules/)
- [Gold IRA vs Physical Gold](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/gold-ira-vs-physical-gold/)
- [Goldco vs Augusta Precious Metals](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/goldco-vs-augusta-precious-metals/)
- [Goldco vs Noble Gold Investments](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/goldco-vs-noble-gold-investments/)
- [Hard Assets Alliance](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/hard-assets-alliance/)
- [How is Gold Formed](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/how-is-gold-formed/)
- [How Much Does a Gold IRA Cost](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/how-much-does-a-gold-ira-cost/)
- [How Much Gold Can You Own](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/how-much-gold-can-you-own/)
- [How Much Gold is in Fort Knox Today](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/how-much-gold-is-in-fort-knox-today/)
- [How Much is a Brick of Gold](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/how-much-is-a-brick-of-gold/)
- [How to Buy Gold in an IRA](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/how-to-buy-gold-in-an-ira/)
- [How to Buy Gold on Fidelity](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/how-to-buy-gold-on-fidelity/)
- [IRA Approved Precious Metals](https://www.gold401k.com/retirement-accounts/ira-approved-precious-metals/)
- [Is Gold a Liquid Asset](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/is-gold-a-liquid-asset/)
- [JM Bullion](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/jm-bullion/)
- [Noble Gold Investments](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/noble-gold-investments/)
- [Pros and Cons of Gold Investing](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/pros-and-cons-of-gold-investing/)
- [Rosland Capital Gold](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/rosland-capital-gold/)
- [Short Term Gold Trading](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/short-term-gold-trading/)
- [Silver IRA](https://www.gold401k.com/investing/silver-ira/)
- [Tax Benefits of Precious Metals](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/tax-benefits-of-precious-metals/)
- [United States Bullion Depository](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/united-states-bullion-depository/)
- [What is a Diversified Portfolio](https://www.gold401k.com/investing/what-is-a-diversified-portfolio/)
- [What is an IRA Account and How Does It Work](https://www.gold401k.com/retirement-accounts/what-is-an-ira-account-and-how-does-it-work/)
- [What Silver Coins Are IRA Eligible](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/what-silver-coins-are-ira-eligible/)
- [What to Own When the Dollar Collapses](https://www.gold401k.com/investing/what-to-own-when-the-dollar-collapses/)
- [Who Owns the Most Gold Privately](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/who-owns-the-most-gold-privately/)
- [Will Gold Reach 3000](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/will-gold-reach-3000/)

## Tools & Pricing References

_Real-time pricing references and trading tools used by rollover investors when comparing dealer offers._

- [Scotsman Trading Sheet](https://www.gold401k.com/gold/scotsman-trading-sheet/)

## Optional

_Site administrative pages — about, contact, media inquiries._

- [About](https://www.gold401k.com/about/)
- [Contact Us](https://www.gold401k.com/contact-us/)
- [Media Inquiries](https://www.gold401k.com/media-inquiries/)