Tracking Gold Investment News on Twitter

You may be surprised to learn (or maybe you aren't) that one of the safest and most consistent investments you can make is in gold bullion. This has been the case for some time. But it is becoming more true by the day, as the US credit rating has been downgraded, stocks have plunged and fears over Europe's economic crisis and America's rising debt plagues economists fears from one end of the globe to the other.

Then, you have the financial crisis itself, including the housing crash and the bank panic. There is a lot to consider, and plenty of examples to factor in when thinking of where to put your money. In the event of a total collapse, at least gold, silver and other bullion gives you a physical item for your investment.

You might be wondering when to start investing in gold. The answer to that is 'now'. Honestly, the price keeps climbing and is expecting to for at least the next five years. The same goes for silver, platinum and palladium. Gold itself is currently at $1,737 an ounce, but from $1,714 just a few days ago. A few days!
The sooner you buy, the lower the starting price will be. Which is especially helpful if you are planning to turn it around for profit for later investments.

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