<prompt> Human: Im not completely certain that this is the best place to ask this, any suggestions would be appreciated.I recently graduated from college, and will be cashing in a number of savings bonds come January, which should total a little above 2,000. My father is suggesting that I put the majority of it gold and silver. They both appear to be volatile, but he thinks theyre a safe investment. All of my reading suggests that thats not the best idea, but he is insistent that its a good idea.Any suggestions?  <response>: Im guessing you are in the US and Im sure someone will have some ideas for you to think about on here, but I just wanted to point out that by not simply listening to investment advice given to you by elder family members and doing some of your own research you have shown yourself to be wiser than most. So, well done. 