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FYI: It’s impossible to prudently build an investment plan without estimating the return to stocks (and bonds), making such estimates a central component of the process. This estimate will determine your need to take risk—how high an allocation to equities you will need to reach your goal. Regards, Ted http://www.etf.com/sections/index-investor-corner/swedroe-toss-your-expectations