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Coronavirus has sickened global financial markets, and anyone whose portfolio isn’t positioned for the unexpected, or is overly exposed to stocks and other riskier investments, is feeling the worst of the illness. For advice about what to do now — and not to do — check out how financial advisers manage their own money when the going gets tough, then read about a possible bullish signal coming from the stock market now. Plus, why it pays to own fewer stocks, a retiree’s most important investment, and how baby boomers are making money in the gig economy.
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Here’s how financial advisers manage their money when stocks tank
Savvy investing pros stay calm because they know to expect the unexpected, writes Elaine Scoggins.
Here’s how financial advisers manage their money when stocks tank
Coronavirus panic deflates extreme bullishness in the stock market
The stock market was ripe for a big decline; it was only a matter of time.
Coronavirus panic deflates extreme bullishness in the stock market
Stock market’s ‘fear index’ may have just flashed a buy signal
Spiking VIX could mean that a bottom is near.
Stock market’s ‘fear index’ may have just flashed a buy signal
Here’s a way to boost your chances of missing the stock market’s worst
Sidestepping the best and worst trading days beats the market with less risk.
Here’s a way to boost your chances of missing the stock market’s worst
Why you probably own too many stocks
The best investors get more with less, writes Mark Hulbert.
Why you probably own too many stocks
Why your financial adviser may be ready to dump you
Many clients simply refuse to follow paid professional advice.
Why your financial adviser may be ready to dump you
Looking for retirement income? You may find it in closed-end funds
The low-interest environment has frustrated many investors
Looking for retirement income? You may find it in closed-end funds
What is a retiree’s most important investment decision?
New research calls into question what retirement planners often focus on.
What is a retiree’s most important investment decision?
Why baby boomers are a growing part of the gig economy
The alternative workforce is not just for millennials — boomers actually make up 35% of it. Here are three misconceptions about this growing segment of the economy.
Why baby boomers are a growing part of the gig economy
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