Gold. Gold coins. Jewelry. Cash in a checking account that doesn't pay interest. Having more taxes withheld from your paycheck to get a refund on April 15. Money under your mattress or a safety deposit box.
An asset that does not pay interest. Gold, fine wine, art, vintage cars, furniture, jewellery, watches. Anything except assets like stocks and shares. Anything that does not internally produce a profit (like a business). For example gold does not make an internal profit therefore cannot distribute any profit to the owner.
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