Hub · Updated August 30, 2026
Gold IRA Rollover Education Center
Moving retirement money is a tax-sensitive process. These guides explain the differences between direct rollovers, trustee transfers and 60-day rollovers so you can ask better questions before initiating a transaction.
Financial information notice: This page is educational, not personalized investment, tax or legal advice. Verify current rules and provider terms before acting.
Key points
- 401(k) to Gold IRA rollover.
- IRA trustee-to-trustee transfer.
- Direct vs 60-day rollover.
- Common rollover mistakes.
Use primary guidance
The IRS rollover page is the baseline for direct rollovers, trustee transfers, withholding and 60-day rules. IRS rollover guidance.
Coordinate before money moves
Confirm instructions with both the sending institution and receiving custodian before requesting a distribution.
Where to go next
Continue with the Hub resource center, or review our Gold IRA company due-diligence framework.