---
title: "Tax Drag: The Silent Wealth Killer Most Investors Ignore"
description: "Every December, investors ask the same question: “Is it still safe to stay invested, or should I move to cash?”"
---

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# [Tax Drag: The Silent Wealth Killer Most Investors Ignore](https://info.idawealth.com/blog/tax-drag-2026)

 Written by [Kristi Boazman](https://info.idawealth.com/blog/author/kristi-boazman) | Jan 28, 2026 8:00:00 AM

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