Nobody likes to see the stock market going down, but for young to middle-aged investors saving for their retirement, lower prices are actually good news — and the dividend yield you’re getting from the FTSE 100 is far more attractive than what you’ll enjoy from cash.
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Why Cower In Cash When The FTSE 100 Is Paying Over 4% A Year?
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