Personally, I think everyone should have some exposure to the physical precious metals including gold and silver.  Gold can be quite expensive to invest in at a cost of over $1000 per ounce.  Silver, on the other hand, is more reasonable and is within reach of most individuals. nbsp; At its current price, silver costs about the same as a large pizza.  It is reasonable in price and will still serve as a store of value and protect investors from inflation.  Read this article to learn more and be sure to visit my profile for more interesting articles and the link to my blog.