Most investors will encounter a rocky market at some point in the stock and bond market. But if you have a long-term strategy in place, you can stick with your plan when it gets rough and avoid making potentially costly moves out of panic. Historically, U.S. stocks have seen three downturns of 5% each year, Read more
Market Volatility
What’s Next? Entering a New Phase of Uncertainty
Even the most cursory glance at the headlines will make it clear that we are living in a time of heightened political, economic, and cultural upheaval, with tectonic shifts that make it just that much more difficult than usual to see where it is all heading. In the markets, uncertainty refers to a situation in which the Read more
Why the Economy and the Stock Market Are Not the Same
You’ve heard it from presidents and pundits, at the PTA meeting and the produce stand: The stock market is up, so the economy is good. Or maybe you’ve heard that, because the stock market is down, the economy is tanking. While the stock market and the economy often do impact each other, however, they are Read more