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July 22, 2026 Original Analysis

Forget Stocks, Buy Pokémon

“Buy Pokémon cards, not stocks” might seem like a ridiculous phrase until one examines the price history. The market over the past several years has been extremely volatile. From mid-February to early April of 2025, the S&P 500 pulled back nearly 20% from its all-time high, and even the ‘safe’ index of American blue-chip companies […]

August 21, 2025 Original Analysis

The IRS’s Least Favorite Collectible

It would be natural to assume that gold would be treated like an investment by the government. However, US tax regulations put gold in an entirely different category than almost any other serious investment. While many thoughtful people choose to view gold as an investment, the IRS chooses to view it as a collectible. This […]