Real Estate and Other Investments

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MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS
Precious Metals, Art Collectibles
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Investing in Precious Metals

• Gold
• Bouillon bars and wafers
• Gold bouillon coins
• Gold stocks
• Exchange-Traded Mutual Funds (ETFs)
• Silver
• Platinum, palladium and rhodium

If you believe that the world economy is going
to fall apart anytime soon, put your money here!
if your reason for owning gold has something to
do with the end of the world as we know it,
shotguns and canned food probably would be more
practical investments. Tom Petruno, Los
Angeles Times
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Growth of 1 Investment
1801 2009
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Investing in Precious Gems

• Precious stones
• Diamonds
• Sapphires
• Rubies
• Emeralds

Diamonds are not an investors best friend!
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Investing in Collectibles

• Includes rare coins, works of art, antiques,
  stamps, rare books, sports memorabilia, rugs,
  Chinese ceramics, paintings and other items that
  appeal to collectors and investors
• Can be both a good investment and a hobby, or a
  financial disaster (Example El Cajon Barbie Guy)
• Be careful of investment scams
• Know the dealers reputation
• Comparison shop

Dont buy art as an investment. Christopher
Burge, Christies Auctions
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Metals, Art, Collectibles Taxes

• The maximum capital gains tax rate on most all
  investments is currently 15 and could be as low
  as 5
• The capital gains tax rate on precious metals,
  art, and collectibles is 28
• None of these investments are eligible for
  tax-qualified accounts (i.e. retirement accounts,
  educational savings accounts, etc.)

Do ya think the Congress is trying to tell ya
something?