So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

The Increasing Demand Of Gold Jewellery For Cash

By Jack Wagon

It is an inherent nature of most people to prepare themselves for rainy days. They like to save a bit on the side from their monthly or annual income. Perhaps, the main objective of every living soul is to lead a steady and smooth life. People invest their savings in valuable assets like gold, platinum, silver etc.; such kinds of investment have been the most profitable ones. One might invest in property and stocks, but these are also subject to economic downfall and mostly do not acquire the desired value.

Gold has always been an important thing in all the valuables that a person might have. In fact, it has always been one thing that has given profit over the tie. The gold prices are always increasing, and thus, you can earn profit on it every time you exchange it. Except for few times, the gold prices have not changed much. Even in the worst times of economy, gold has maintained its position and value. This is the only thing that can always be traded for its original value.

Gold is an exceptional metal that has been used as an ornament as well as an investment. In south East Asia, the dynamics of gold are altogether different. Surprisingly, the under-developed countries have a higher demand of gold to use as jewellery in the world. Gold jewellery has been passed from one generation to another not only as part of a family legacy, but also to give the future generation some kind of socio-economic security.

Due to the great rise in inflation, the prices of property and stocks are declining. Therefore, people are trading their gold for cash. At this point in time, when the gold prices are at its high, people can earn considerable profit by trading gold for cash. Many people have become jobless due to the economic crisis.

All sorts of businesses have suffered loses because of the current economic situation. People are finding it hard to meet their day to day expenses and paying off their debts. For this reason, people are selling their gold for cash so they can pay off their debts like house loans, credit card loans or business loans and to meet their other expenses.

Due to the rising inflation, banks have also increased their interest rates. This has increased the burden on common people. They are now worried about paying the loan as well as a huge amount of interest on it. So, gold jewellery is serving as a lender of last resort and, by selling it for cash, people are trying to meet their expenses and pay off their huge debts.

People want to maintain some cash in their bank accounts to show their liquidity; therefore, they are selling their jewellery to have more cash on hand. Cash has never been more important than it is these days. If the economic crisis keeps on worsening then it would become very difficult to find a buyer for gold in the market. If such a situation arises, it would become very difficult to liquidate your gold and it is quite possible that your whole investment would go to waste.

It is also becoming difficult for some people to afford the locker fees of the vaults where they keep their jewellery. They want to cut down all sorts of unwanted expenses and make the best out of what they possess.

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