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Advisors and websites often show clients the results of large numbers of Monte Carlo simulations. It is hoped that clients will be calmed by pursuing avenues predicted to have a 90% chance of success.

Bob’s financial advisor just ran a “Monte Carlo analysis” for him.What’s a “Monte Carlo analysis”?It’s a tool used to test how a person’s retirement savings and plan would hold up given a variety of ...