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Buckeye Partners(BPL Quote) and NuStar Energy(NS Quote) are limited partnerships, giving investors tax advantages that become more attractive as the price of crude oil rises.
Cash distributions are paid out tax-free, and only the sale of shares prompts a tax bill from Uncle Sam. Baby boomers, in particular, should take note.
Oil is hovering near a six-month high, trading at about $60 a barrel. Still, prices peaked last July at almost $150 a barrel. ...
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SPDR Gold
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