Almost no woman not familiar with gold jewelry. But, how many womenfolk who wore gold jewelry for investment purposes? Many, of course. When investing, women want a product that is its form, can be held and can be seen. That’s why women’s choice to invest is not far form of savings, deposits, gold, and property. But I believe its not only women, men also does the same. But the differences is the gold type usually not jewelry, some choosing to buy gold bullion.

Gold was chosen as one form of investment because its value tends to stabilize and rise. Very rarely gold prices fell. And again, gold is a tool that can be used to counteract the inflation that often happens every year.
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No Big Hurry
For some, there’s no better investment right now than a long, leisurely trip.

Everyone is looking for a good investment these days. And with stocks, currencies and companies all foundering, some are finding that taking the trip of a lifetime is actually a smart move right now. Prices are good, crowds are sparse and the dividends—expanded worldview, lifelong memories, the satisfaction of boosting the global economy—can’t be easily snatched away. Sylvia and Paul Custerson, a retired couple from Cambridge, England, recently took a 16-day vacation to Namibia, where they went on safari and bird-watching excursions. Later this year, they are planning a trip to Patagonia. “We’re using our capital now,” says Sylvia, 64. “And why not? We’re not getting any interest in the bank. If it’s a place we really want to go, we’re thinking, To hell with it! We may as well travel while we’re fit and healthy—and before the airlines go bust.” Read the rest of this entry »