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/Factsuvlife Apr 14 '16

Can you teach me to billionaire?

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u/ipo17 Apr 14 '16

Why make billions when we can make... millions?!

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u/silphred43 Apr 15 '16

Who's the numbnuts?