Transparency
Advertiser Disclosure
We believe the only honest way to recommend where to put your retirement savings is to tell you exactly how we get paid. Here it is, in plain English.
We are an independent publisher that earns referral compensation from some of the companies featured on this site, including our top-rated partner. This compensation may influence which companies we list, where they appear, and how prominently. Our ratings reflect our own editorial judgment based on publicly available information; they are opinions, not guarantees, and are not personalized investment advice. Always do your own research and verify a company's credentials (e.g., BBB rating, registrations, depository partners) before investing.
What this means for you
Gold vs Dollar is an independent precious-metals publisher. We are not a dealer, broker, custodian, or financial adviser. We do not sell gold, hold your money, or open accounts. What we do is research the gold-IRA and physical-gold industry and publish our findings — guides, data, and an editorial ranking of the companies we think are worth your attention.
To keep the lights on, we earn referral compensation from some of the companies featured on this site, including our top-rated featured partner. When you click a sponsored link and go on to open an account, we may be paid a referral fee by that company. You never pay more because of our link.
How compensation can influence what you see
- Which companies appear on our pages, and how prominently they are featured, can be influenced by whether we have a paid relationship with them.
- Our featured partner is marked clearly with a “Featured Partner” badge and an advertiser disclosure wherever it appears.
- Competitor entries are included because they are well-known, publicly reviewed brands — not because they pay us.
What compensation does not do
Compensation does not buy a higher editorial rating. Our scores out of five reflect our own editorial judgment based on publicly available information — fees, transparency, storage partners, BBB standing, minimums, and buyback terms. Ratings are our independent editorial opinion, not user reviews. They are opinions, not guarantees, and they are not personalized investment advice.
Do your own due diligence
Before moving any retirement money into precious metals, verify a company's credentials yourself: check its BBB rating and complaint history, confirm it uses an IRS-approved depository, and insist on a written fee schedule. This content is for general education only and is not financial, tax, legal, or investment advice. Investing in precious metals carries risk, including loss of principal. Consult a licensed professional before making decisions.
Questions
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