The main difference between traditional and Roth gold IRAs is how they're taxed. Getty Images/iStockphoto Gold can be a valuable part of any investment portfolio. It maintains its value more ...

A traditional IRA requires you to begin taking a minimum distribution (RMD) when you reach age 73 (or 75 if you were born in 1960 or later). If you want to avoid RMDs and don't exceed the income ...