Thoughts on the Fed meeting and my metals holdings?

• •Well, another Fed meeting, another sigh from my end.
• •My gut just kept telling me to go tangibles, and so far, it’s been a steady hand in some pretty choppy waters.
• •My farm's doing alright, but with rising feed costs and everything else, I appreciate having a solid hedge.

Well, another Fed meeting, another sigh from my end. I've been watching these announcements for years now, especially since I started funneling a good chunk of my portfolio into physical gold and silver. My gut just kept telling me to go tangibles, and so far, it’s been a steady hand in some pretty choppy waters. I’ve got about $180k invested in a Gold IRA, split across a few different coins and bars, and I’m always thinking about the long game, not just the quarter-to-quarter.

My farm's doing alright, but with rising feed costs and everything else, I appreciate having a solid hedge. I bought into this during a period of higher inflation fears, maybe two and a half years ago, and while the interest rates are clearly having an impact on the broader economy, my gold holdings haven’t taken the beating that some of my stock market friends have. Part of me sometimes wonders if I should be diversifying more into dividend stocks again, but every time I look at the market, I just feel safer knowing I have something tangible stored away.

I know a lot of folks on here are big into these assets too. How are y’all feeling about the Fed's latest decision impacting your gold and silver? Are you seeing any shifts in prices that worry you, or is it business as usual? I’m particularly interested in hearing from anyone who’s been through multiple rate cycles with their metals. Any predictions on whether we'll see a significant move up or down in the coming months?

Also, speaking of tax implications and potentially rebalancing down the line, has anyone used that Tax Calculator tool? I was poking around on it the other day, just trying to get a clearer picture of what I might be looking at when I eventually take distributions. Living in Louisville, I try to be pretty practical about my wealth, and understanding the tax side of things is a big piece of that puzzle. Always appreciate hearing other people’s experiences and insights.