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.

If you're a young investor ready to put money into a variety of asset classes, you may be familiar with a few traditional ones. Stocks, bonds and real estate all offer investors, especially beginners, ...

Gold has long held a special place in the world of finance, valued not just for its beauty, but for its enduring role as a safe haven and a store of wealth. And, in today's increasingly unpredictable ...

Part of the run-up is due to inflation, but geopolitical tensions, the U.S. presidential election, and other economic uncertainties have driven consumers toward the safe-haven investment, too. But is ...

As 2025 approaches, it makes sense for investors to reassess their financial strategies to safeguard their wealth. With economic uncertainty looming, inflation ticking back up and continuing to erode ...

Investing in gold can be a strategic move to add variety to your investment portfolio. It is crucial to grasp the fundamentals and consider different investment possibilities when it comes to gold.