These are the biggest risks of gold investing right now, according to experts

Investing in gold can be a smart move in today’s landscape, but it can also be a risky proposition. Peter Dazeley/Getty Images Gold prices have been up and down lately, but while they’ve dropped from their over $5,300-perounce highs of late last year, they’re still well above historical levels. And that has investors interested in … Read more

Investing in a quality grinder is the trick to great tasting coffee at home — here’s what you should shop for

One thing that many coffee drinkers don’t realize is that a quality brew comes down to more than just the beans. Though your beans can certainly be the difference between a swoon-worthy sip and something you’d rather spit out, the equipment you use to prep that cup of joe can also impact how it turns … Read more

3 traditional gold investing benefits that are especially timely this March

Gold investing has multiple timely benefits for investors to explore this March. Bjoern Wylezich/Getty Images Chances are good that if you haven’t technically invested in gold, you at least have a portion of the physical metal in your home right now. Whether that be in the form of jewelry, physical gold bars or coins or … Read more

Does gold investing make sense if inflation is steady? 3 things to consider now

Steady (but low) inflation could be causing gold investors to reconsider their approach now. Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty Images An eagerly awaited inflation report released Wednesday may not have revealed the result investors were hoping for.  Inflation in February remained identical to what it was in January, with the rate staying put at 2.4%. While that’s still … Read more

3 gold investing questions to ask this March

There are some timely gold investing questions to consider before getting started this March. sankai/Getty Images Gold has long been considered a wise investment when pursued in limited increments. And in the economic landscape of recent years, many have also viewed it as a mandatory one. With factors like inflation, elevated interest rates and market … Read more

Are gold ETFs worth investing in right now?

While gold ETFs offer convenience and liquidity, they also come with limitations that are worth understanding. Sankai/Getty Images Gold has rarely been out of the financial news headlines recently, thanks to an impressive price performance that skyrocketed it past $5,500 per ounce in late January. Gold’s upward trajectory has tempered somewhat since, but gold’s price … Read more

What gold investing alternatives are worth considering this March?

Gold’s meteoric rise has made it too pricey for some investors, but there are alternatives worth weighing now. Getty Images/iStockphoto Gold’s remarkable rise over the past year has pushed the precious metal into headlines and portfolios alike. The price of gold recently hit over $5,589 per ounce, and while the value has moderated somewhat in … Read more