# This graph tells one of the most important lessons of investing. The governme...
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This graph tells one of the most important lessons of investing. The government manufactures inflation, which is essentially stealing your money. To preserve purchasing power, own bonds. To stay ahead of inflation and make actual progress, own stocks. https://t.co/6vhB1AJM27
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