• @derf82
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    199 months ago

    The working class can absolutely invest in ETFs at varying risk profiles and build a retirement.

    Small investments that won’t grow very large, and all while struggling.

    They can invest in starting their own business.

    Most fail. It’s usually a poor investment.

    • @Sarmyth
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      9 months ago

      You are so pointlessly negative. What they said is true. Those are the most common avenues for middle class to move classes.

      • @[email protected]
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        129 months ago

        I would call it realistic instead of negative.

        Yeah, you can get rich through ETFs but it’s incredibly unlikely.

        • @[email protected]
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          59 months ago

          It’s incredibly likely that continously saving and investing for 30 years creates a decent retirement account.

          • @[email protected]
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            49 months ago

            Yes and highly recommended if you have the money to do so, but it’s not going to make you rich, and it’s certainly not going to pull you out of poverty.

      • @derf82
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        79 months ago

        No, it’s blaming poor people for being poor.