Trying to avoid market declines is more dangerous than enduring market declines.

The easiest, greatest financial decision you can make is to invest for the rest of your life.

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Two things to keep in mind about stock market crashes: 1. They often don't last too long 2. They can be great buying opportunities

The three most powerful finance phrases: "I don't know." "I'm not going to do anything." "This too will pass."

For long-term investors, all short-term stock pricing is meaningless.

3 things that matter most when determining how long your money could last when you retire: - Your time horizon - Your expenses - Your investments

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Your money grows faster when you leave it alone.

When a stock you own looks 40% overvalued to you, what do you do?