No Safe Way To Save For 10 20 Or 30 Years
In this reader column, Sam Shulsky discusses the futility of seeking a 100 percent safe investment. He notes that both variable annuities and mutual funds carry risk due to market ownership, and compares stocks, real estate, and collectibles as alternatives. The piece also addresses questions on Scotch whisky receipts, IRA benefits versus tax-exempt bonds, and shifting money from a money market fund to foreign deposits, advising caution and practical options.