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In this scenario, a renter puts $100,000 into an S&P 500 index fund while also saving $500 per month, which reflects the difference between renting and owning a home. Starting this investment in 1999 allowed the portfolio to rise to approximately $858,000 by 2024, following several market fluctuations, including downturns in 2000, 2008, and 2022.