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what should i know before investing in gold?
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here are five frequently asked questions and what you should know before buying gold: \n1. why purchase gold or silver?\n2. is now a good time to buy gold?\n3. what kind of returns do physical gold and silver provide?\n4. how is physical gold different from paper stock gold?\n5. what are the drawbacks and risks of physical gold?
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