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Why a 12% return can leave you with less than a 6% one

A 12% return can leave you with less than a 6% one. What inflation, fees, lock-in and tax do to the number on the poster, and the five questions worth asking before you commit.

InvestWise4U · 2026-09-01 · 4 min read