What should we be investing our money in nowadays? Most individuals who are not market savvy or not highly informed investors that invest with the intention of turning a quick, short-term profit would probably answer - OIL - to the aforementioned question. If so, that's fine, but here's an alternative staple stock {Paper} "Ain't that the sheet."

Everybody uses paper all the time: toilet paper (body), paper towels, paper bags, paper napkins, notebook paper, receipts, newspapers, CD covers, wrapping paper, etc. Some of you might be thinking that with the rapid evolution of our technological advancements coming into play that paper may eventually be phased out and become obsolete. Not A Chance!

We must remember that the digital manifestation of the human mind (which is the computer) is fallible and prone to glitches. While the physical manifestation of the human mind (which is the written record) has been and always will be kept through the ages on the more reliable medium "paper". You have to fill out papers even before you can receive a credit card. If you choose to apply online you will still receive a written confirmation in the mail before or after you receive your card.

And while I'm on the subject of staple stocks, I'll give you a clue which is the answer to the following question that I am posing to you and I believe this answer to be an excellent long-term investment stock. Here goes...

What do all businesses use to hold their papers together? Staples - SPLS (the company)

-JEDI