Gold bars vary in size, weight, purity and production style. Learn how to choose the right gold bar for your investment goals.

Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com. He writes and edits content about personal finance ranging from savings to investing to insurance.

The price of gold has achieved several record highs this year. Its upward trajectory began in March when it hit an all-time high of $2,160 per ounce. Since then, it has hit several new record highs — ...

Gold investing has been in the news frequently in recent years. Whether it was due to a surge in investing popularity, a continuously record-breaking price increase or the hedge against inflation it ...