Saving For Retirement Means That You’re In It For The Long Haul
Long-term investing is just that – investing for the long-term. Although the market may experience a lot of ups and downs in the short term, history has shown that the longer you hold your investments, the more they grow and the more stable your returns generally become. Holding steady today may help you maximize your wealth in the future. Download a brief explainer of how and why this works.
What should investors do about these head-spinning changes in the stock market’s direction? In a word, according to Jeff Sommer, “nothing.” Here’s why.
‘High volatility’ includes ‘sharp’ up days, too. Here’s why it’s smart to stay invested in the market, even when it’s turbulent, via Annie Nova.
It’s natural to feel a roller coaster of emotions as the stock market rises and falls. After all, you’re investing money in the market to save for your future. Read More »
Best advice we’ve heard for dealing with the current situation: “Wash your hands. Ignore the markets. Don’t touch your face. And don’t touch your stocks.” Read more from Annie Lowrey here.
The news has been unsettling, and the markets have been volatile. But if you’re a long-term investor, what should you do with a 401(k), IRA or 529 savings plan for your kids’ college tuition? Stay the course. Read more about why from Paul R. La Monica here.