If you are past the age of 50 and looking to invest in gold, a gold IRA is a good place for those who want to invest in an IRA but have not been able to do so because of the high cost. With the current economic environment that has seen the economy struggling from job losses and consumer spending, it is no wonder that people have turned to gold as an investment vehicle. It provides a certain amount of security in times of financial distress as well as benefits from a more stable economy. Do you…