The main reason many people and small businesses choose to invest in the precious metal that is gold is that it is seen as a safe option during times of economic instability. Gold itself has a strong record of holding its value too, though it experiences plenty of ups and downs as well, which can… Read more
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Why do we value money?
Do you sometimes wonder why we value a piece of paper as worth $100, 500 euros, or more? I often do as I travel to countries with double digits inflation rates, or when I see places like Zimbabwe where people deal with skyrocketing inflation, and until a few years ago, $100 trillion banknotes. When… Read more