Beware of high fees from "summary" of The Dumb Things Smart People Do with Their Money by Jill Schlesinger
When it comes to investing, fees can eat away at your returns faster than you can say, "Where did all my money go?" High fees may seem inconsequential at first glance, but over time, they can add up to a significant amount. Imagine a small leak in a boat - if left unchecked, it can sink the entire vessel. The same principle applies to high fees in investing. Many investors fall into the trap of focusing solely on the potential return of an investment without considering the impact of fees. It's easy to get blinded by the promise of high returns and overlook the fine print that discloses the fees associated with the investment. However, those fees can make a substantial difference in the long run. To put it into perspective, let's say you have two investment options with the same potential return, but one has higher fees than the other. Over time, the investment with higher fees will yield lower returns due...
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