TSP to Gold IRA: Questions to Resolve First

A Thrift Savings Plan distribution may have rollover options, but eligibility depends on the type of balance and the distribution selected.

Start with the plan administrator

Before choosing a precious-metals provider, confirm which TSP balances are eligible to move, whether the transaction can be made directly to an IRA, and how traditional and Roth balances will be handled.

Avoid reverse engineering the account

Choose the legally appropriate transfer or rollover method first. Only after the receiving IRA is established should you decide whether precious metals belong in it.