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Gold Proves it is Not an Investment… By Hitting an All-Time High
Gold is flirting with all-time high prices set back in 2011. Learn why that proves gold is not an investment and has no place in your nest egg.
Why Gold and Other Precious Metals are Not Investments
Gold is not a good investment because it fails to meet two of the three criteria for good investments. Gold doesn't pay you for owning it and it doesn't create value.
Why Paying Attention to Dividends will Make You a Better Investor
Tracking investment dividends has three main benefits: easier retirement planning, less volatility stress, and adding to your investment is more motivating.
How to Get Tax-Free Capital Gains without an IRA
Learn how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 allows tax-free capital gains in Non-Retirement accounts for some taxpayers, and determine if you qualify.
How to Use Diversification to Profit from All Market Conditions… Even a Recession
Properly diversified portfolios behave predictably and allow investors to profit from all market environments... Even recessions.
Take a Lesson from Real Estate: Never Sell Your Investments
Find out why the 4% withdrawal rule does not mean selling investments during retirement. Selling shares reduces your retirement income. Forever.