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[–] 1 point 1 year ago (1 child)

That's just break even purchasing power. In USA, invest $1000 at 4% earns $40. Federal and State taxes will take $10. The remainder will be dissolved by 3% inflation. And when you go to spend it, sales tax pushes your 'yield' into the negative.

4% isnt the easy street it appears to be.

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