My Gold IRA - Inflation Hedges and What's Next?

• •Been seeing a lot more chatter lately about inflation getting stickier than anticipated, and it's got me thinking about my own Gold IRA.
• •I’m a healthcare admin here in Tampa, been steadily building my gold position for about 7 years now.
• •Started with a small rollover from an old 401k, probably around $30k back then, and have been DCA-ing into it ever since.

Been seeing a lot more chatter lately about inflation getting stickier than anticipated, and it's got me thinking about my own Gold IRA. I’m a healthcare admin here in Tampa, been steadily building my gold position for about 7 years now. Started with a small rollover from an old 401k, probably around $30k back then, and have been DCA-ing into it ever since. Currently sitting pretty close to $180k invested solely in physical gold within the IRA, mostly American Gold Eagles and a few Canadian Maple Leafs. No silver yet for me, staying focused on gold for now.

My primary motivation for going into gold was always that long-term inflation hedge and wealth preservation, especially with all the money printing we’ve seen. So far, it's done its job really well. Looking at my statements, the gains have been solid, especially compared to some of the more volatile market swings we’ve ridden out. It gives me a real sense of security, knowing a portion of my retirement isn't directly tied to the whims of the stock market or central bank policy.

What are others doing with their Gold IRAs right now? Are you guys increasing your allocations, or holding steady? I'm debating whether to bump up my monthly contributions a bit more, or if it makes sense to diversify into other precious metals like silver (even though I said I’m staying focused on gold, a little voice sometimes whispers about silver’s potential). I’m thinking about the next 5-10 years, especially as retirement gets closer for me.

Anyone in a similar boat, perhaps also in Florida, feeling the squeeze of higher prices and trying to strategize? Would love to hear some diverse opinions on how you're protecting your wealth with precious metals these days. Always good to hear what others are feeling and doing.