Hannah West

Hannah West is a trusted voice on safeguarding wealth with precious metals and alternative assets like gold IRAs. After witnessing friends lose nest eggs in 2008, she became passionate about empowering people to invest beyond volatile 401ks into robust alternatives like self-directed gold IRAs. An avid reader inspired by works from Jim Rickards, Hannah educates readers on acquiring physical gold and silver to shield against inflation and systemic risks. She believes the key to prosperity is hard assets and flexible retirement options. When not exploring investment frontiers, you can find Hannah hiking the Rockies or honing her shooting skills. She stands for financial freedom and empowering people with knowledge to secure abundant futures.

Articles
Healthcare professional and financial advisor reviewing 403(b) to gold IRA  rollover documents with gold bars on desk
How nonprofit, healthcare, and university workers roll 403(b) into gold IRAs.
2/16/2026
Hannah West
TSP rollover options, timelines, and key decisions for departing federal employees.
2/12/2026
Hannah West
Common TSP transfer mistakes cost federal employees thousands in taxes.
2/2/2026
Hannah West
A clear breakdown of direct and indirect TSP rollovers and IRS treatment
1/15/2026
Hannah West
How Investors with long-term wealth preservation portfolios use gold IRAs differently in 2026
12/30/2025
Hannah West
Learn how investors scale low entry Precious Metals IRAs into long-term protection with growth, cost, and storage tactics.
8/25/2025
Hannah West
Thinking of moving TSP savings into gold? Learn the pros, cons, and costly mistakes to avoid.
8/25/2025
Hannah West