December 9,2019

Since 1928, the stock market has had only five negative years following a 25% annual return . CNBC, November 18, 2019

“Far more money has been lost by investors preparing for corrections, or trying to anticipate corrections, than has been lost in corrections themselves.” Peter Lynch

Charles Dickens, being in debt “up to his eyeballs” wrote A Christmas Carol in just six weeks. The New York Post, December 9, 2017

Only 40.5% of U.S. residents report spending less than their income. FINRA

Prices for battery packs used for electric vehicles are down 87% over the last decade from $11,000 in 2010 to just over $1,500 today. MarketPlace, December 3, 2019

“Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we didn’t.” Erica Jong

In a study from 2016, 19% of Millennials said they’d rather text with their boss over the weekend than go holiday shopping. A fifth of Baby Boomers would rather go to the dentist. Business Wire, October 26, 2016

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