# #120 - The Hidden Fees Quietly Killing Your Investment Returns with Robert Rolih

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Podcast: [Path To Passive: Real Estate Investing For Technology Professionals](https://stenobird.com/podcast/path-to-passive-real-estate-investing-for-technology-professionals-6612569)
Published: 2026-01-09T20:00:00+00:00
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Send us Fan Mail Are hidden fees eating away at your investment returns? In this episode, Steven Arita sits down with Robert Rolih, author of The Million Dollar Decision, to talk about what really hurts long-term investors, and it’s not just the market. Robert shares how even a small 1% fee can quietly cost you hundreds of thousands (or more), why short-term trading usually backfires, and how you can build a simple, hands-off portfolio with just a couple of ETFs. Whether you’re focused on rea...

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