I have been dollar cost averaging into index funds for eight years like every personal finance book says but watching my neighbor get rich off individual stocks makes me feel like I am missing out on real wealth.
More people experience this than they realize.
You are questioning a sound long-term approach because others appear to be getting richer faster through riskier methods.
“Where Are You with Stock market investing for individuals?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.