Gold price movements and my strategy - trying to protect what my husband built

• •I’ve been watching the gold market pretty closely these past few weeks, and honestly, it's a bit of a rollercoaster.
• •After that recent dip, it seems to be climbing again, which is a relief.
• •I’ve had my Gold IRA for about two years now – set it up after my late husband, Robert, passed.

I’ve been watching the gold market pretty closely these past few weeks, and honestly, it's a bit of a rollercoaster. After that recent dip, it seems to be climbing again, which is a relief. I’ve had my Gold IRA for about two years now – set it up after my late husband, Robert, passed. It wasn't a huge amount, around $75,000 to start, but it was important to both of us to protect what he worked so hard for. Most of it came from rolling over an old 401k that was just sitting there, losing ground with inflation.

My biggest concern right now is navigating these fluctuations without making a rash decision. I live here in Raleigh and retirement isn't that far off, so stability is key. I'm not looking for massive gains, just something that won't erode with all the economic uncertainty out there. I really want to honor Robert’s memory by being smart with this, you know? He was always so meticulous with our finances, and I'm trying my best to follow in his footsteps.

I've been thinking about perhaps adding a little more to the account, maybe another $10k, but I’m hesitant with how volatile things are. What are other people doing during these price swings? Are you holding steady, or are you making strategic additions or subtractions? I’m particularly interested in rollover strategies because that’s where the bulk of my investment came from.

Also, with the talk about potential future tax changes, I've been trying to get a better handle on the tax implications of my Gold IRA. I stumbled across this Tax Calculator tool the other day while researching, which seems pretty helpful for figuring out what I might owe down the line. Has anyone else used something similar, or have any advice on understanding the tax side of things, especially for rollovers? It's all a bit overwhelming to be honest, and I want to make sure I'm doing everything correctly.

Any insights or shared experiences would be greatly appreciated. It’s comforting to hear from others who are in a similar boat.