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yellowcanine

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7. Also don't forget that if you are still working you buy stock with every paycheck.

Reply to global1 (Original post)

Wed Jan 20, 2016, 03:32 PM

Jan 2016

So when the stock market is down you get more stock for your money. Then when the stock market goes back up you make more gains. So you really did not lose any money from the downturn - in fact, you made money, unless you panicked and sold stock when it was low.

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At Least I'll Be Able To Keep Warm In My Car After I Lose My House And My Retirement Money Is.... [View all] global1 Jan 2016 OP

Nobody's getting rich unless you sell whatthehey Jan 2016 #1

Can I rec that reply? Orrex Jan 2016 #2

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why is your money in stock if you plan to retire this year? frankieallen Jan 2016 #4

Even if you retire, most people stay invested in income funds. That is especially true if your B Calm Jan 2016 #5

If you don't keep at least some of your money in stocks you run out of money if you live a long time yellowcanine Jan 2016 #6

Also don't forget that if you are still working you buy stock with every paycheck. yellowcanine Jan 2016 #7