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Don't Spend Your Investment Returns if You Want to Get Rich - BigBull - 01-07-2024
For many people, investing is a way to create a source of passive income. They invest in things like high-yield stocks, bonds,
mutual funds, or the S&P 500 and start using the returns to buy things they've always wanted, like a car or a vacation.
While this might seem like a good strategy, it's not the best if you want to get rich. If you invest $1000 and get a 10 percent return in a year, you can either take out $100 and spend it or reinvest it. By reinvesting and letting your returns compound, your portfolio can grow two or three times in a few years. Isn't it better to see your $1000 turn into $2000 in five years instead of spending all your profits?
RE: Don't Spend Your Investment Returns if You Want to Get Rich - Angel - 05-31-2024
To accumulate wealth, reinvesting investment returns is key. Compounding allows your returns to generate more returns over time. Resist the temptation to spend these returns; instead, reinvest them to accelerate wealth growth. Discipline and patience are crucial; allow your investments to grow exponentially without interruption. Over time, this strategy can significantly contribute to achieving financial independence and building substantial wealth.
RE: Don't Spend Your Investment Returns if You Want to Get Rich - Lily - 06-09-2024
Reinvesting enables exponential growth over time through compounding. For example, in stock market investments, reinvesting dividends back into the portfolio enhances the potential for future returns. Similarly, in real estate, using rental income to fund property improvements or acquire additional assets amplifies long-term wealth building.