Learn About Precious Metal Funds For Your Retirement At Precious-Metal.org

November 17, 2009 - The tragic economic problems that took many investors by surprise in 2006 began long ago, and the fiscal irresponsibility of our nation’s political and financial leaders has caused millions of retirement account investors to suffer devastating losses. Investors with IRAs and 401Ks desire alternative investments that could stop or slow the bleeding of their portfolios, because the average retirement account investor lost 35% from his or her retirement savings in the last three years.

Trillions of hard-earned dollars have been dissolved in recent years, never to be seen again. Economists fear that our nation could be headed towards a depressionary period of 17-26 years, so improvements in our traditional investments will likely be few and far between, too little too late, and all of the other ways it can be said. It is advisable to vest 20-30% of your assets into safe-haven positions, which are investments that have historically maintained their value when the US economy contracted in prior cycles. Physical gold is not only a safe-haven asset, but it has been called “the investment of the generation” by top technical analysts for Merrill Lynch and other large financial institutions. If your retirement account has struggled to meet your expectations recently, it may be wise to consider a precious metal fund as an alternative way to save for your retirement.

Precious-Metal.org works exclusively with the two trust companies that can manage your precious metal fund. GoldStar Trust and Sterling Trust make it easy and affordable to transfer an IRA, 401K, or 403B into a precious metal fund. When mandatory withdraws begin, you have the option of receiving actual precious metals in lieu of a check. It is of the utmost importance to have a back-up plan during these financially trying times, so it is advisable to add safety to your portfolio by owning physical precious metals instead of derivatives or dollar-backed assets. Contact us today to determine if your retirement account funds are eligible for a conversion into physical precious metals. 

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Danny Burns

Senior Staff Writer - Precious-Metal.org