[Tazzer]

One of the reasons the rich get richer is because they are focusing, while the middle class is diversifying, and the poor are counting on Social Security.

Amen! And focus on Jesus--it gets even better!

[westmichman]

"Consider the lily of the field....."

[Pragmatic_View]

The rich have enough money, so they can afford to take chance.

If people in the middle class start taking those kinds of chances, most of them won't end up rich, but most likely end up poor, losing their nest egg.

Diversification is still the best idea for most people -- you won't "make a killing", but you'll experience steady growth and protect your nest egg.