from gold bars to coins to gold individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Two of the most popular gold investments, though, are the 1-ounce and 1-gram gold bars.

Among these choices, physical gold, particularly in the form of 1-ounce gold bars, can be a wise choice to consider. These bars offer a tangible asset in a standard size, making them easily ...

A 1 oz. 24-karat gold bar from South African company Rand Refinery or PAMP Suisse cost about $1,950 and $1,980, respectively Kimberlee Speakman is a digital writer at PEOPLE. She has been working ...