Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tim Maurer covers how personal finance is more personal than finance. May 05, 2024, 07:00am EDT Sunk cost, opportunity cost, and ...

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Opportunity costs may have explicit financial costs, like when you choose to use your dollars for one thing instead of another, or implicit costs. The latter won’t hurt your wallet but will cost you ...

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Opportunity Cost Definition Opportunity cost is the value of what you lose when you choose from two or more alternatives. It’s a core concept for both investing and life in general. When you invest, ...