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16: The Dangerous Illusion of Average Returns

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Average rates of return are a dangerous illusion based on flawed statistics. In most cases throughout history, real returns were lower than market averages, and the difference was in the millions.

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1. Get a free one-on-one Financial Assessment

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  • (00:00) - Introduction and Common Financial Advice
  • (01:19) - Debunking the Average Rate of Return Myth
  • (02:15) - Statistical Errors in Rolling Averages
  • (05:52) - Real-World Consequences of Misleading Averages
  • (06:37) - Examples of Misleading Market Returns
  • (09:39) - The Reality of Long-Term Market Performance
  • (12:59) - Yes, Invest, But Also Do This
  • (13:57) - Building a Safe Financial Foundation
  • (14:30) - Stacked Life's Approach to Financial Security
  • (15:02) - Free Financial Assessment
  continue reading

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Content provided by John D. Perrings. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by John D. Perrings or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

Average rates of return are a dangerous illusion based on flawed statistics. In most cases throughout history, real returns were lower than market averages, and the difference was in the millions.

LINKS:

1. Get a free one-on-one Financial Assessment

2. Get my free weekly newsletter with exclusive content on financial education

3. Free mini-course: Supercharge Financial Growth with Whole Life

4. Work with me: Schedule a consultation

  • (00:00) - Introduction and Common Financial Advice
  • (01:19) - Debunking the Average Rate of Return Myth
  • (02:15) - Statistical Errors in Rolling Averages
  • (05:52) - Real-World Consequences of Misleading Averages
  • (06:37) - Examples of Misleading Market Returns
  • (09:39) - The Reality of Long-Term Market Performance
  • (12:59) - Yes, Invest, But Also Do This
  • (13:57) - Building a Safe Financial Foundation
  • (14:30) - Stacked Life's Approach to Financial Security
  • (15:02) - Free Financial Assessment
  continue reading

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