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In Warren Buffett's famous 10-year bet, how did his S&P 500 index fund do against a basket of hedge funds (2008-2017)?

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$204,000

For households aged 55-64 with a 401(k), what was their median combined 401(k)/IRA balance in 2022?

The median combined 401(k)/IRA balance for near-retirement households with a plan rose to $204,000 in 2022, up sharply from $144,000 in 2019.

Source: Center for Retirement Research at Boston College (2022) crr.bc.edu

$13.29T passive vs $13.23T active

As of the end of 2023, how did total U.S. passive (index) fund assets compare to active fund assets?

At the end of 2023, passive fund assets ($13.29 trillion) edged past active fund assets ($13.23 trillion) for the first time across all U.S. fund categories combined.

Source: CNBC (fund industry data) (2023) cnbc.com

15% of income

What annual savings rate does Fidelity recommend for a comfortable retirement, including any employer match?

Fidelity recommends saving about 15% of income each year (including employer match) for retirement — the average American's actual savings rate is close, at 14.4%.

Source: Fidelity Investments (2024) fidelity.com

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