don't put all your eggs in the same bucket... is that something old to understand and applied for? well.. in my country, Indonesia we have a little different way on investment, rather than put the money in the bank at the traditional accounts, people who has more money will buy cows or goats and ask their relatives to take care of it or buy golden jewelry (not gold bars except for the higher class people).. all of that investment only for one goals, saving for a journey or pilgrimage to mekkah (mecca). Great advise and nice story to share @calastinone.