Skip To Main Content
Roxanne Downer on Muck Rack

Roxanne Downer

Verified
Oklahoma
As seen in: USA Today, CNN, CNN Underscored, MSN, Yahoo Life, Yahoo News, Aol, Yahoo Finance, MarketWatch Guides, AZCentral | The Arizona Republic, Miami Herald and
Is this you? As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work. Claim your profile

Get in touch with Roxanne

Contact Roxanne, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.

Learn more about Muck Rack

Actions

Share this page

Is this you?

As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.
Claim your profile

Articles

Gold IRA or ETF? How to choose the right investment

|
By Roxanne Downer Verified
| Lufkin Daily News Verified
When it comes to investing in gold, there are three common options that can easily be confused: owning physical bullion, holding physical gold in a gold IRA and investing in a gold ETF. While each can provide exposure to gold, they're designed for different goals. Before choosing how to invest in gold, first determine why you want to own it. Are you looking for a retirement investment, a long-term portfolio diversifier or direct ownership of physical bullion?
Open in Who Shared Issue with article?

Gold IRA or ETF? How to choose the right investment Original

|
By Roxanne Downer Verified
| USA Today Verified
Aug. 5, 2026, 11:22 a.m. ET A gold IRA allows for physical gold ownership within a tax-advantaged retirement account but has higher fees and less liquidity. Gold ETFs offer a low-cost, highly liquid way to invest in gold's price movements without owning the physical metal. The best gold investment option depends on an individual's goals, such as retirement planning, portfolio diversification, or direct ownership.
Open in Who Shared View Duplicates (2) Issue with article?

The best gold dealers of 2026 for your investments

|
By Roxanne Downer Verified
| Miami Herald Verified
Gold investing has become more accessible than ever, with dozens of online dealers now offering everything from gold coins and bars to full-service gold IRA rollovers. But while many companies sell similar products, the experience and the costs can vary significantly depending on where you buy. Some dealers focus on low premiums and self-directed bullion purchases, while others specialize in retirement accounts, education and hands-on customer support.
Open in Who Shared View Duplicates (26) Issue with article?
See all 708 licensed articles (830 Total)