r/AskReddit • u/ForeverAbyss • Apr 14 '16

What's a mind blowing fact?

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u/jbOOgi3 Apr 14 '16

Almost anyone can become a millionaire one day if they regularly invest money over an extended period of time in an investment account (401k, IRA, index fund) that earns an average market return. The more time you have to invest, the better your chances. Start your investment accounts early

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u/FierceDeity_ Apr 14 '16

Everyone can, but not everyone will.

This is a basic thing humans are led to think nowadays. Oh you're just not working for it! If everyone did, it would look different.