For many centuries, 24k gold jewelry has been the ordinary way to store value and wealth, and it is still today, @abdex9. Saving is a concept many Americans find challenging today with the current debt/credit system. Most Young people are saddled with debt as soon as they get out of college and then they are sucked-in by the financial system wherein one is encouraged to purchase goods and pay for services using credit.
You are ahead of many by being your own bank!
!tip