The market is falling—again. So what should you actually do when things get rocky?
In this episode, you'll hear a simple, practical playbook for staying calm, staying invested, and making smart moves during market downturns. Backed by 150+ years of market history and real investor behavior, you’ll learn why crashes aren’t as rare (or as scary) as they seem—and six proactive things you can do to come out stronger on the other side.
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Should I be doing something right now?”—this episode is for you.
Episode Resources
What We've Learned From 150 Years of Stock Market Crashes
S&P 500 Price Return and Dividends Since 1960
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