# Net Coalition Investing
> Independent gold and precious metals IRA research from a 14-year operator. Pillar guides, dealer and custodian reviews, and rollover walk-throughs for retirement investors evaluating physical gold and silver.
This site is operated by Tim Schmidt, gold IRA expert and operator since 2012, and focuses on physical gold and silver IRAs, 401(k) and pension rollovers, IRS-eligible metals, and dealer due diligence. Reviews are co-authored with Sean Webster, CPA. Editorial policy: dealers with revoked BBB accreditation, active state regulatory action, or filed FBI complaints are flagged as cautionary tales, not recommended. Affiliate disclosures appear on every review page. Aggregated rating snapshots include the date and methodology used.
Operator entity: https://timschmidtsr.com/#person-tim-schmidt
Sister sites in the network: https://www.bestgoldiracompany.org, https://www.goldiracustodians.com, https://www.gold401k.com, https://www.irainvesting.com
Last updated: 2026-05-08.
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## Home
- [Home](https://www.netcoalition.com/)
## Pillars and Topical Hubs
_Top-level guides covering gold IRAs, rollover mechanics, and the major decision points for retirement investors evaluating physical precious metals._
- [Article Hub](https://www.netcoalition.com/article/)
- [Gold IRA Guide](https://www.netcoalition.com/article/gold-ira-guide/)
- [Gold IRA Rollover](https://www.netcoalition.com/article/gold-ira-rollover/)
- [Gold IRA vs 401k](https://www.netcoalition.com/article/gold-ira-vs-401k/)
- [Gold IRA vs Physical Gold](https://www.netcoalition.com/article/gold-ira-vs-physical-gold/)
- [How to Open a Gold IRA](https://www.netcoalition.com/article/how-to-open-a-gold-ira/)
## Dealer Reviews
_Independent reviews of precious metals dealers serving retirement investors. Each review covers pricing, BBB profile, customer complaints, and operational history. Affiliate disclosures appear on every review page._
- [American Hartford Gold Reviews](https://www.netcoalition.com/article/american-hartford-gold-reviews/)
- [Augusta Precious Metals Review](https://www.netcoalition.com/article/augusta-precious-metals-review/)
- [Goldco Reviews](https://www.netcoalition.com/article/goldco-reviews/)
- [Noble Gold Investments Reviews](https://www.netcoalition.com/article/noble-gold-investments-reviews/)
## Educational Content
_Articles on gold IRA fundamentals, IRS-eligible metals, tax treatment, fee structures, and dealer due diligence._
- [Gold IRA Fees and Costs](https://www.netcoalition.com/article/gold-ira-fees-and-costs/)
- [Gold IRA Pros and Cons](https://www.netcoalition.com/article/gold-ira-pros-and-cons/)
- [Gold IRA Tax Rules](https://www.netcoalition.com/article/gold-ira-tax-rules/)
- [How to Avoid Gold IRA Scams](https://www.netcoalition.com/article/how-to-avoid-gold-ira-scams/)
- [How to Buy Gold in an IRA](https://www.netcoalition.com/article/how-to-buy-gold-in-an-ira/)
- [What is IRA-Eligible Gold](https://www.netcoalition.com/article/what-is-ira-eligible-gold/)
## Optional
_Site administrative pages — about, contact, editorial policy._
- [About](https://www.netcoalition.com/about/)
- [Contact Us](https://www.netcoalition.com/contact-us/)
- [Editorial Policy](https://www.netcoalition.com/editorial-policy/)