Inflation hit hard in 2022 and lasted about two years. Many prices, including for homes, cars, insurance, and food, skyrocketed by 40 percent or more and remain there—higher—to this day. That has had the effect of shaking consumer confidence in our currency, and, in turn, we see gold, silver, and cryptocurrency becoming popular and gaining traction as potential alternative routes for investments.
This article will concentrate on precious metal investing, how to do it, the avenues to invest, and the potential risks to investors. Precious metals are real assets that hold value beyond investment goals, for they are also useful for jewelry or industrial purposes. They are fairly liquid and tangible, unlike cryptocurrency.
