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long-term investing

A 2% dividend yield can beat a 6% one within a decade. Here’s the math nobody shows you

August 16, 2026 by Julia Santos

A 2% dividend yield with strong growth can eventually outpace a 6% yield with none. Here is the yield on cost math behind it.

Categories Guides Tags compounding, dividend growth, dividend investing basics, long-term investing, yield on cost Leave a comment

A 1% difference in fund fees sounds tiny. Over 30 years it can cost you six figures

August 15, 2026 by Julia Santos

A 1% difference in fund fees seems minor, but compounded over 30 years it can cost an investor six figures. Here is the real math.

Categories Guides Tags compound growth, expense ratio, index funds, investing fees, long-term investing Leave a comment

A 10% stock market drop is not rare. Here’s what actually happens to your portfolio when it hits

August 14, 2026 by Julia Santos

Stock market corrections of 10% or more happen regularly. Here is what a correction actually is and what to do when one hits.

Categories Guides Tags investing basics, long-term investing, market correction, risk management, stock market volatility Leave a comment
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