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The Case Against Early Retirement And The Power And Importance Of “Yield At Cost” – April 28, 2019

This episode of MM explains a recent WSJ article that discusses the five-year mortality rate changes and depression impact of retiring too early. Wes also discusses dividend paying companies that are able to raise their dividends over time contributing to an important investment concept called “Yield at Cost”.

 

 

 

 

 


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