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How Stocks Perform Before, During, and After Recessions May Surprise You

No one knows when the U.S. will enter a recession again. And this is precisely why it's important to always be prepared for an economic or market downturn rather than try and predict it. Investors may be surprised to learn that in the last 69 years, on average, stocks did…

Kristin McKennaApril 11, 2022

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Ways to Prepare Your Finances for Unknowns, Including Recessions or Market Downturns

“Far more money has been lost by investors preparing for corrections or trying to anticipate corrections than has been lost in corrections themselves.” - Peter Lynch Talking heads in the media and permabears love doomsday scenarios. They sky is always about to fall. Sometimes they're right, most times they're wrong.…

Kristin McKennaMarch 28, 2022

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3 Biggest Mistakes Investors Make in Volatile Markets

Investing through market volatility can be challenging. Should you go to cash? What investments perform the best during a market selloff? Is it a good time to consider tax-loss harvesting or buying the dip? Often, the best time to evaluate or make changes to your portfolio is before volatility arrives,…

Kristin McKennaMarch 7, 2022

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3 Investing Lessons Learned from the 2020 Covid Crash

It was almost a year ago when the Covid-19 induced selloff in the financial markets reached a bottom. The S&P 500 fell from its February 19th peak with record-setting speed: it took only 16 trading days to enter a bear market (a decline of 20% or more from a previous…

Kristin McKennaMarch 29, 2021

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6 Crazy Facts About The Stock Market in 2020

We're all ready to put 2020 behind us. But before closing the books, it's worth reflecting on what was a crazy year in the stock market. Here are 6 stunning facts about the stock market in 2020. (more…)

Kristin McKennaMarch 22, 2021

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What’s Going on in the Stock Market and the Economy in 5 Charts

What's happening in the stock market today? Is the recession over? Here are 5 charts to help explain what's going on in the stock market and the economy these days. (more…)

Kristin McKennaJuly 21, 2020

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Is Dollar-Cost Averaging in Volatile Markets Better than Investing a Lump Sum?

How should investors navigate wild swings in the stock market? Investing is never easy, especially during one of the most volatile years in the stock market’s history. Whether you have extra cash sitting on the sidelines or are second-guessing your investment strategy, it’s easy to let hindsight bias or a…

Kristin McKennaJune 23, 2020

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Coronavirus Distributions From An IRA Or 401(k): Who Can, And Should, Tap Retirement Accounts?

The pandemic has impacted Americans in so many ways. Business owners and individuals laid off as a result of coronavirus may have immediate cash needs. The CARES Act passed by Congress allows some individuals to use money from IRAs, 401(k)s, or 403(b)s to bridge the income gap. But not all…

Kristin McKennaJune 9, 2020

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5 Explanations for the Disconnect Between the Stock Market and the Economy

After the recent low point for the S&P 500 on March 23rd, 2020, the index is up over 28% on a total return basis as of May 12th. A 28% gain in less than two months, during a pandemic? It’s understandable investors are wondering why there’s such a disconnect between…

Kristin McKennaMay 19, 2020

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