{"id":5431,"date":"2026-02-05T17:04:33","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T17:04:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/badvibes.live\/?p=5431"},"modified":"2026-02-05T17:04:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T17:04:33","slug":"im-sick-of-the-government-taking-all-my-income-so-i-buy-gold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/badvibes.live\/?p=5431","title":{"rendered":"I\u2019m sick of the government taking all my income, so I buy gold"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u2018It is so frustrating,\u2019 says Andy Smith, 45 and living in Guildford. \u2018We get taxed on our income then have to pay more tax on our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/savings\/\" data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\">savings<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018You invest your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/12\/07\/still-using-savings-account-opened-16-experts-want-act-now-24799041\/\" data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\">savings<\/a>\u00a0and if they\u2019re not in an Isa you pay tax 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I separated, I hadn\u2019t put a lot into my pension \u2013 we were bringing up a young family and we had to prioritise day-to-day costs.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I was aware that I was starting to think about building up savings for when I retired way behind the age curve and that I was going to have to think carefully about how to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/01\/06\/used-shut-eyes-spend-now-saved-20k-24-25412839\/\" data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\">maximise<\/a>\u00a0the money I could put away.\u2019<\/p>\n<div class=\"factbox\" data-ico=\"factbox_article\" data-track-module=\"factbox_article\">\n<h2 class=\"factbox-title\">Five things to know about gold<\/h2>\n<div class=\"factbox-content\">\n<p><strong>Gold preserves value, it doesn\u2019t compound<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gold does not generate cash flow like dividends or interest. Its long-term role is to preserve purchasing power rather than compound wealth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Macro factors drive prices<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Monetary policy, interest rates, currency value and investor sentiment matter more than supply and demand.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It\u2019s an imperfect hedge<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gold can protect in inflation or crises but does not always do so.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How you invest matters<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Physical gold, ETFs, ETCs and miners carry very different risks and costs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Keep allocations modest<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gold is volatile and timing-driven, so small positions tend to be the safest option.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Andy, sales director at a company selling private jets, began to research how to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/01\/13\/invest-get-rich-buying-luxury-25412860\/\" data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\">invest<\/a>\u00a0the savings he did have.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018The first thing I tried was day trading through Trading 212,\u2019 he says. \u2018I did some hardcore research and wanted to see if I could do it.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018It was exciting and I enjoyed it, the thing is, you really need to be all over it in order to make those trades.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018It was frustrating because I\u2019d see opportunities and I\u2019d miss them. Realistically, I just didn\u2019t have time or the lifestyle to be able to do it properly.\u2019<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"article-image wp-image-26267219\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/GettyImages-1425189649.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" alt=\"Close-up of woman trading stock online on mobile phone\" width=\"646\" height=\"431\" \/><\/div><figcaption>Trading on Trading212 was Andy\u2019s first experience of stocks (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>He decided to get all the basics in place.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I have an Isa with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/natwest\/\" data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\">NatWest<\/a>\u00a0where I\u2019ve invested in two funds that give me safe and stable growth,\u2019 he says.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I also consolidated all my old work pensions into a Sipp with Legal &amp; General and started putting more into my work pension at the same time.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Having got that sorted, Andy wanted to invest some of his savings into something more tangible and not taxable.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018That is harder than you might think \u2013 that type of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/11\/26\/invest-turn-100-1-000-without-a-thing-24517201\/\" data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\">investment<\/a>\u00a0is few and far between,\u2019 he says.<\/p>\n<p>Then he came across precious metals. In the UK,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/10\/31\/now-time-invest-gold-24517171\/\" data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\">gold<\/a>\u00a0can be held in a way that is not subject to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) if you choose the right format.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I remember reading about when the Labour Chancellor Gordon Brown sold our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/12\/17\/invest-put-money-2025-25412594\/\" data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\">gold<\/a>\u00a0reserves at about $250 per ounce. Gold is now $4,000.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Today\u2019s business leaders and politicians can say one thing and the value of my pension can suddenly plummet,\u2019 he says.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Like when markets went into a complete tailspin after the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/liz-truss\/\" data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\">Liz Truss<\/a>\u00a0mini-Budget.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I can\u2019t risk my wealth, my future and the future of my children on people who have no interest in my welfare or public welfare.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Unlike investment in property, shares and other assets, gold coins that are legal tender in the UK are exempt from capital gains tax, regardless of how much profit you make.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"article-image wp-image-26267234\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/GettyImages-2208453652.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" alt=\"Pile of stacked shiny golden Euro coins close-up\" width=\"646\" height=\"431\" \/><\/div><figcaption>Gold coins are exempt from capital gains tax (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This is because they are classed as UK currency and investment grade gold Britannia coins, gold Sovereigns and, if legal tender, gold Lunar Britannias all fall into this category.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/12\/17\/invest-put-money-2025-25412594\/\" data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\">Investment gold<\/a>\u00a0is also VAT-free in the UK, including gold bars and qualifying gold coins, though if you buy gold bars or gold coins from outside the UK, those are subject to capital gains tax.<\/p>\n<p>Andy found\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/10\/09\/gold-price-hits-3-000-record-amid-donald-trumps-trade-war-this-mean-24374744\/\" data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\">Bullion Club<\/a>, a firm offering an extensive selection of coins produced by the world\u2019s leading manufacturer, The Royal Mint.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I booked a call with them and really liked how personalised the conversation was,\u2019 he says.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018There were no sales tactics and they carefully guided me through how much I was comfortable investing and what my expectation of growth was. 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