My wife and I have been investing in index funds for our retirement but she just started a new job where everyone talks about their active trading wins, and now she feels embarrassed about our boring strategy and wants to prove we can beat the market too, but I think we're fine where we are.
More people experience this than they realize.
External social pressure is challenging a couple's established financial values and creating internal conflict.
“Where Are You with Index funds vs. active investing?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.