Tried and tested methods are best, my Nan says, and one of the most enduring ways of keeping your money safe is to put it in the form of precious metal. Of course you would never buy gold bullion from your local corner shop, or spend it there, but it is really quick and easy to convert your gold or silver into ready cash and that is why people have been using this method for hundreds of years. Of course people need houses as well but their value can be affected by the economy and it takes a long time to get your hands on the money. Keeping money in the bank is not so good either because it starts to be worth less as time goes on. And of course gold is easy to take with you wherever you go – just a few coins can be carried easily. You can find out more from the helpful people at the United States Gold Bureau.