While not providing any specific investment advice, this is a wonderful, free resource for understanding the risks and benefits of long-term investing: http://

While not providing any specific investment advice, this is a wonderful, free resource for understanding the risks and benefits of long-term investing: http://www.crsp.com/resources/investments-illustrated-charts http://www.crsp.com/resources/investments-illustrated-charts Check out the "Big Picture 2018" pdf, especially. Edit - there is one specific piece of advice that you can see very clearly in the chart - reinvest your dividends!!!