I've been hearing about a "market correction" for years... all while the dow went up, and up, and up.

I missed out on some serious interest because I played it safe and kept my $$ in a fixed account. *shrug*

I've never been much of a gambler.

MACS wrote:

Big difference between a gambler and an investor. Short term vs long term.

deadeyedick wrote:

IMO investing IS gambling. You're betting the market will go up and not crash... sure, history is on your side, but it has crashed.

My 457 is icing. I shouldn't need it. As it stands I will be able to withdraw 1k a month in interest and never touch the principal.

1k a month is a lot of fishing boat. Just saying.

MACS wrote:

Short term it can be gambling. Long term it never has been.

teedubbya wrote: