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1531: Why Hardcore Saving is Much More Powerful than Masterful Investing by Mr Money Mustache

Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice

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The Average Investor Wins and Loses

In investments, you will win and lose on average. The best investor in modern history has averaged investment returns of about 20 % per year for over forty years. This is about four times higher than the laziest investor who just bought guaranteed return bonds. An average couple would savel more than five thousand dollars per year. So the difference between average and amazing investors is at least ten to one.

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