From teh St. Louis Fed. Something doesn't add up
"What is the current generational wealth gap?
Younger Americans (millennials and Gen Zers) owned 75 cents for every $1 of wealth owned by Gen Xers at the same age.3
Younger Americans (millennials and Gen Zers) owned 84 cents for every $1 of wealth owned by baby boomers at the same age."
Ed McQuarrie talks the REAL History of Stocks and Bond performance.
https://www.morningstar.com/funds/vanguard-wellesley-income-is-top-choice
Could be a great fund to start with starting in retirement and cash. Or use Vanguard Wellington and cash if you want to be more aggresive
https://www.morningstar.com/economy/what-weve-learned-150-years-stock-market-crashes
Take a look at this what has happend in past in stock market