While gold, typically invested in as a hedge against inflation, has shined this year, there are plenty of things to know ...

While gold, typically invested in as a hedge against inflation, has shined this year, there are plenty of things to know ...

An astounding amount of gold was pulled from the ground during the California gold rush. In 1852 the take for the year was $80 million ($1.9 billion in 2005 dollars). This map shows some of the ...