What research says about health and money.
Evidence-based articles on health and money: every claim sourced and rated for evidence, explained clearly and ready to use.
Why a 0.5% fee costs you about 13% of your wealth over 30 years
Half a percent sounds like nothing. Over 30 years it takes more than an eighth of your final balance, because the fee hits your whole portfolio every year, not just the gains.
Health
All health articlesStrength training: why 30 to 60 minutes a week is enough
Just 30 to 60 minutes of strength training a week is linked to a 10 to 20% lower risk of death. What the studies show and how to get started.
Coffee: what the research shows about 3 to 4 cups a day
People who drink 3 to 4 cups of coffee a day have a 17% lower risk of death than non-drinkers in observational studies. Who should drink less.
Money
All money articlesThe 4% rule: what it really says and why newer research is more cautious
The 4% rule is based on US data. A study using returns from 38 countries finds only 2.3% for a couple aged 65. What that means for your retirement plan.
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