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Financelump sum vs dollar-cost averaging
#RI-6a23c6e3·8 months ago·
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Lookback: long periods

“invest lump sum immediately”

investing everything the day before a correction can feel terrible

What I wish I knew
"how much emotions affect decision-making"
If I could tell you one thing
"follow the data, but also consider emotional impact"
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Significant downsides.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.
SettledMixedSevere

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