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Episode 3292:

Chelsea illustrates how even investing at the peak of the Great Recession would have yielded strong long-term gains, especially with dividends reinvested. By showing historical data from past downturns, she highlights that discipline, patience, and consistency in the stock market can transform even the worst-timed investments into substantial wealth.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://smartmoneymamas.com/investing-in-peak-markets/

Quotes to ponder:

“In only 1 out of the past 10 recessions, starting in 1948, would you have seen your $10,000 investment lose money over a 10-year period, and only then if you had chosen not to reinvest the dividends.”

“The sooner you get your money invested in the market, the more wealth you’ll have in the future. Your money works for you, don’t let it sit idle!”

Episode references:

National Bureau of Economic Research: https://www.nber.org

Bureau of Economic Analysis: https://www.bea.gov

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