From Dow Jones & Company:

Investors are enjoying the U.S. stock market’s new highs and promising future. Recent annualized returns from Vanguard’s S&P 500 fund show 13.8% over 15 years, 11.9% over 10 years, and 15.5% over the past five years. Reader insights reflect investing challenges caused by human behavior, personal psychology, and market timing. Expert advice warns about the dangers of common sense, gurus, impatience, and the financial news trap. The solution? Come up with a long-term plan, get professional financial advice, and stop fixating on finances to live the life you want. Source: MarketWatch.



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