Someone in my family plans to invest $300,000 in silver and gold (mostly silver) because he read it's the best place to make money in the next 5 years. Is that correct or is he going to ruin himself??? Please respond!!!! Jessi, Pembroke Pines, FL

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Gold is a "precious metal" with a storied history, but its value lies in the madness of the crowd. It's a speculation, not an investment.

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