This Street.com article, by James Altucher, recommends investing in Pan American Silver (NASDAQ PAAS) and Apex Silver Mines (AMEX: SIL) (see What Happens if I Die?).

He cites the usual rasons: (1) return to precious metals; (2) demand has outpaced production since 1990; (3) U.S. government since mid-2002 a buyer of gold instead of a seller.

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