I have an extremely important question to ask you, and taking a moment now to answer it will probably rattle you to the core

When do you think the Dow will go to 27,000?

Does that seem like a crazy or dumb question?

Its not.  In fact, it may hold the key to your financial future.

Heres why

The Dow has recently been flirting with the 11,500 level, and many people are becoming hopeful that the worst is over and that maybe theyre right when they say that if you just hold on for the long term, youll come out ahead .

But did you know that the Dow first closed above 11,000 on May 3, 1999! And since then inflation has taken nearly a 32% bite out of your moneys purchasing power .

Which means that just to get even with where you were 11-1/2 years ago, the Dow would have to jump to just over 14,500 3,000 points above where it is today !

What do you consider to be a minimum acceptable annual return on your money. for taking on the nerve-wracking risk and volatility of the stock market ?

Five percent? Seven percent?  Maybe even 10 percent?

Lets say youd insist on a 5%-per-year return. That means the Dow would have to be at almost 27,000 right now TODAY! to give you just a 5% cumulative annual return. after adjusting for inflation!

What if your minimum acceptable return is 7% a year?  The shocking reality is that the Dow would have to be at almost 34,000 - NOW to give you that .  See the numbers and proof for yourself .

And that takes us back to my first question

How long do you think it will take the Dow to hit 27,000 or 34,000?

Theres more bad news: I didnt even take into account any investment or retirement account fees, or any taxes, all of which will take another huge bite out of your nest egg .

Can you see why relying on the stock market for your financial security and retirement is a losing battle?

And are you really willing to bet the family farm on it?

Its a decision only you can make. But it helps to have the facts at hand to counter the endless babble and brainwashing that Wall Street and financial planners spew.

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