They are not really taking a look at gold being an investment but looking at it being an insurance policy in the event that the dollar collapses plus they need an alternate item valueable to exchange for goods and services.
Yet, you haven’t invested your cash in the past and usually are not sure where and how to get started. Every Christian bears the spirit of offering and sharing on Christmas. The IRS approves buying platinum, silver, gold, etc. In an even more general sense investing is related to saving and is found in everything from business management to household expenses.