The stock market traditionally returns somewhere between nine and 11 % annually, depending on which country we're talking about. That's a lot better than bonds, which are typically five % or well, bank accounts have been paying one % or so until recently. With inflation up, it's probably gon't need to rise a little bit. Most people should be getting close to at least around ten % year over long periods of time.
There's no substitute for being invested with skin in the game in the world at large. In this weekend conversation, Co-founders of The Motley Fool Tom and David Gardner explain why. In this discussion the Gardners cover: - How investing fits into the pursuit of becoming smarter, happier, richer - The importance of being a lifelong learner and investor - Using index funds and how to approach buying individual stocks - Two core Motley Fool approaches -- Rule Breaker and Everlasting investing philosophies - Setting the right expectations for returns - Mastering the mindset of investing and managing volatility
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