[Qwackertoo]

Investment rates vs. labor income rates. More than likely, even for us regular folks, our investment income was earned and we paid taxes on it then, so 15% on investment income is the second feeding at the trough for the government. Why invest IF you have to pay 28% or 35% on it again and again?

[aruanan]

Why invest IF you have to pay 28% or 35% on it again and again?

Because, say you have an investment income of $100,000 per year of which you have to pay 35% and you keep 65% versus no income from investments on $100,000 in cash in the bank. At the end of 10 years you can either have $100,000 plus a little interest or $650,000. Which would you rather have?