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Old 02-25-2026, 11:00 AM   #38321
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you cant count on the stock market for your retirement that much, especially 10% historical returns.

for example the s&p was like 1400 in 1999 and was still 1400 in 2013...
Hence why you shouldn't put all your eggs in one basket even if it is the S&P and also why 7% is used over a 30 year time horizon.
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