The Lost Decade of Stocks

If you invested $1 in the stock market in 1999, you would have... just under $1 in 2009. This is referred to as the Lost Decade of Stocks, when the S&P 500 generated an annualized total return of -0.9% over the period. In general, the stock market goes up. You can invest your money and expect it to grow over the long term. But the problem is that the growth doesn't occur in a straight line. And market drops can be devastating for those nearing retirement. On this week's show, we discuss the importance of having the correct asset allocation as you get closer to retirement. Have a question for Marcus? Visit to schedule a 15-minute phone call or click the "Ask Marcus" button to send us a message with your question and it could be featured on the show! How safe is it to retire in a recession? Does your retirement need a rescue? Visit to request your FREE Retirement Rescue Game Plan!

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The Lost Decade of Stocks is an episode from Race2Retire by Marcus Warren Show.

This episode is 00:51:49 long.

This episode was published on Jun 30, 2023.

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