Investing in Gold

Many of you might think that I am crazy talking about gold investment at this time in our life, where people are losing their homes, and jobs. The future is as dark as winter days in Michigan.

However, there are still many people who are looking for ways to secure their future, and investing in gold may be an excellent way to do so. What I learned from my mother is that gold has a universal language, and when you present a piece of gold, it is understood right away. The values might be varied, but it is a piece of commodity that means money.

My mother's personal experiences can testified to the value of having gold as a way to save the family in trouble times. She had sold her gold jewelries while we were on the run in 1975 for freedom. She had sold gold in Lao, in Thailand, and other countries that crossed her path without knowing any of their languages.

I believe that my mother is right about investing in gold for emergencies situations. What do you think? Do you think gold is a good investment? If you have money, would you consider investing in gold?