If you’re a federal employee or member of the uniformed services, chances are your retirement nest egg is tied up in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). While the TSP offers several investment options, they’re limited to traditional paper assets—stocks, bonds, and government securities.

Gold IRAs have become an increasingly popular way for Americans to diversify their retirement savings beyond traditional stocks and bonds. With economic uncertainty and concerns over inflation, many are turning to physical gold and other precious metals as a hedge against market volatility.

Gold IRAs have become increasingly popular among Americans seeking to protect their retirement savings from inflation, market volatility, and the uncertainty surrounding the U.S. dollar.