No wonder we’ve grown up believing gold is the most valuable thing we could have. When you think about the world’s obsession with gold, it’s easy to get caught up in the adventure and mystery-like panning for gold during the gold rush, pirate ships and treasure maps. Let’s dive into the big three: gold, silver and platinum. Throughout history, gold, silver and other precious metals have been highly sought after and considered the most valuable commodities someone could own. But before you invest all your money into precious metals, let’s get the facts straight. When the world seems like it’s going crazy and the news cycle is filled with a constant stream of bad news, you might be tempted to make some dumb financial decisions like go all in for a “better” bartering system based on commodities like gold or silver.
