@spectre I was in stocks a few months ago, but due to the Democrats threatening windfall taxes and price controls, I sold off my stocks for now. I might pick up some stock after November if the Democrats are thrown out on their asses.

If you are dead-set on buying stocks, I'm sure you can find some decent ones out there. The macro-picture isn't conducive to stocks right now, but Dollar Tree skyrocketed the other month, so there are always exceptions to the rule.