Beginner Investing

Market Volatility and Your Money: What to Do Right Now

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Market volatility is making investors nervous. Here's why staying the course is the smartest move you can make with your money right now.

Market volatility is loud right now. The headlines are dramatic, the numbers are moving fast, and if you’ve been checking your portfolio more than usual, you’re not alone. If you want straightforward investing guidance delivered straight to your inbox every month, sign up for the Simple Finance Bytes newsletter. Here’s the thing — the right … Read more

Market Drops: Why Smart Investors Do Nothing

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Market drops are normal. Here is exactly what simple investors do when stocks fall and why doing nothing is the smartest move.

Market drops happened this week. The Dow fell over 1,000 points on Wednesday. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq followed. If you checked your account and felt your stomach drop along with it, you are not alone. Nearly three quarters of Americans already felt negative about the economy before this week started. Here is what a … Read more