Sources And Research Standards
We use source types according to the claim being made. Regulatory rules should not be sourced to an affiliate merchant, and merchant terms should not be guessed from third-party summaries.
Key Takeaways
- Verify current rules and transaction terms before acting.
- Compare total costs, not a single advertised fee.
- Keep provider policies separate from personal retirement-allocation decisions.
- IRS Sources
- Investor-Protection Sources
- Company Sources
- Why Source Type Matters
- Update Discipline
- Compare Gold IRA Companies With A Clear Checklist
IRS Sources
Retirement Plans FAQs Regarding IRAs
Investments In Collectibles
Publication 590-A
Publication 590-B
Investor-Protection Sources
CFTC Precious Metal Frauds
CFTC/FINRA: 10 Things To Ask Before Buying Physical Metals
Company Sources
Current Augusta-specific facts are checked against Augusta Precious Metals’ own published materials. Company terms can change, so readers should reconfirm them before acting.
Why Source Type Matters
An IRS rule should be supported by the IRS or governing law rather than a dealer blog. Conversely, a dealer’s current minimum purchase is best verified from the dealer’s current materials. We match the source to the claim and distinguish regulatory facts from merchant statements and editorial analysis.
Update Discipline
Rules, publications, company fees, promotions, and policies can change. Pages containing unstable commercial terms should be rechecked during substantive updates. When a source no longer supports a claim, the claim should be corrected or removed rather than preserved for search traffic.