Anyone else seriously looking at gold for inflation protection now?

• •So, I'm a small business owner here in Denver, and honestly, the inflation numbers lately have me seriously rethinking my retirement strategy.
• •I've always been more of a stocks and mutual funds guy, but watching my savings erode just feels… wrong.
• •I’m sitting on about 75k in my 401k right now, and the idea of that getting chipped away is starting to give me heartburn.

So, I'm a small business owner here in Denver, and honestly, the inflation numbers lately have me seriously rethinking my retirement strategy. I've always been more of a stocks and mutual funds guy, but watching my savings erode just feels… wrong. I’m sitting on about 75k in my 401k right now, and the idea of that getting chipped away is starting to give me heartburn.

I’ve been doing a ton of research into Gold IRAs over the last month or so. It seems like the traditional argument for gold as an inflation hedge is really hitting home for me these days. I mean, my suppliers are raising prices left and right, gas is ridiculous, and it just feels like the dollar isn't what it used to be. I’m seriously considering rolling over a good portion of my 401k into a Gold IRA, maybe around 25-30k initially, just to get some diversified protection.

For those of you who've already gone down this road, what was your experience like? Did you feel a sense of security during inflationary periods? Are there any common pitfalls for newbies like me when setting this up? I’ve been using a lot of the educational resources, particularly the Learning Center, which has been super helpful for understanding the basics and different types of precious metals. But sometimes you just need to hear from real people who've actually done it. Any advice or insights would be greatly appreciated!