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Old 05-30-2017, 09:35 AM   #19
Jim in CT
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Originally Posted by Nebe View Post
Universal income exists for the wealthy. It's called dividends. 6% dividend returns on a million dollars invested will pay out 60 grand.
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And you and I can invest $500 in the same dividend-generating stock, and earn the same 6%.

The wealthy have more extra income to invest, Nebe, that is true. But is it bad?

If Bill Gates earns a million dollars in dividend income today, how exactly does that harm you or me?
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