206 - Is Gold Really a Safe Investment for Your Future?

Have you ever wondered if investing in gold is truly a safe bet for your financial future? Is gold really the ultimate hedge against inflation and economic instability or are there hidden risks and downsides that you need to know about?

In this episode all about gold, Bob and Shawn uncover the historical significance of gold, delve into the real risk and returns, and explore the Biblical perspective on gold as an investment. Overall, it’s important to work with a fiduciary financial advisor to tailor one's investments to their goals and risk tolerance.

*Christian Financial Perspectives Episode 206*

00:00 - Intro
02:01 - Introduction to gold and its uses
03:46 - Biblical scriptures on gold
04:34 - Infatuation with gold
06:09 - Gold as a currency
07:29 - Historical investment returns on gold
09:30 - Historical investment returns in Dow Jones
10:34 - Reasons for low gold return on investment
13:14 - 7 reasons to avoid gold as an investment
14:36 - Biblical perspective on gold
15:14 - Additional points on why we believe gold is not a good investment
17:15 - Conclusion

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