Roth vs. Traditional Gold IRA - Providence jewelry owner's dilemma

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Roth vs. Traditional Gold IRA - Providence jewelry owner's dilemma

janet_cook📊Growing (50-100k)

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•For years, I just bought physical, held it in my vault, and rolled profits back into the business or other investments.
•But with all the economic uncertainty, I'm seriously looking at diversifying my retirement a bit more formally into a Gold IRA.
•I’ve probably got about 75k that I'm looking to allocate.

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I've been running my jewelry store here in Providence for over 20 years now, and I know my way around gold and silver, both as a commodity and as something beautiful. For years, I just bought physical, held it in my vault, and rolled profits back into the business or other investments. But with all the economic uncertainty, I'm seriously looking at diversifying my retirement a bit more formally into a Gold IRA. I’ve probably got about 75k that I'm looking to allocate.

My biggest hang-up right now is the Roth vs. Traditional decision. I’ve always operated under the assumption that taxes are probably going up, especially on folks like me who have done reasonably well. So the idea of paying taxes now with a Roth Gold IRA and then having tax-free withdrawals in retirement is SUPER appealing. It just feels…safer, somehow, considering the political climate. My gut feeling is that my income won't be that much lower in retirement than it is now, maybe even higher if I manage my other investments well.

On the other hand, a Traditional Gold IRA offers that immediate tax deduction, which would be really nice right now. Business is good, but any break helps. I'm 52, so I still have a good chunk of earning years ahead of me. The thought of that money growing tax-deferred and then paying taxes later makes me a little nervous, though. What if the tax rates really do skyrocket? Am I just kicking the can down the road to a potentially much more expensive tax bill?

Anyone else in a similar situation, maybe a business owner, who has made this call? What swayed you? I'm leaning heavily Roth, but I'm open to arguments for Traditional. Especially interested if anyone has insights specific to a high-tax state like Rhode Island. Thanks for any advice!

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michael_anderson🏆Advanced (250-500k)

Totally get your dilemma! I had a similar situation with my antique shop a few years back. All that physical inventory, and then trying to figure out the best tax advantage for my retirement gold. Ended up going with the Roth because I figured my tax bracket would be higher later in life, but it was definitely a headache trying to weigh all the pros and cons.

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michael_anderson🏆Advanced (250-500k)Real Investor•less than a minute ago

Hey, that's a cool background! Given your experience with gold, do you have a preference for certain types of gold coins or bars that you'd want to hold in an IRA, or are you open to anything that meets the IRS purity standards?

laura_sanchez💰Established (100-250k)Real Investor✓ Verified•less than a minute ago

Interesting perspective. While I get the appeal of having your business as a dedicated income source, I wonder if you're not seeing the bigger picture with a Roth. The tax-free growth and withdrawals in retirement could be a huge advantage down the line, especially if your business continues to do well. It's not just about what you need now, but what you might need when you're no longer running the shop.

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