http://www.macrotrends.net/2490/sp-500-ytd-performance
http://www.macrotrends.net/2505/dow-jones-ytd-performance
IRAs tend to be pretty conservative and incur fees, therefore have lower returns. With the proper mix of investments higher returns are possible with only moderate risk.
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As others have said, in today's market 9% is achievable without taking on too much risk. If you are risk-adverse you could take on lower risk and a lower return, but still more than your mortgage rate. Also, and this should have been built into the spreadsheets, paying down your mortgage may not...