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22
Aug

The Impact of Inflation on a 401(k)

In simple terms, inflation is the rate at which the cost of goods and services rises. Due to inflation, it costs more money to buy groceries, gas, or anything else than it did in the past. Inflation can also affect your retirement savings as stocks, and other investments don’t automatically adjust for it. Rising inflation means your investments will have to work harder to keep pace. The extent to which inflation will impact your 401(k) will depend on several factors, like your investing strategy and how close you are to retirement.

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15
Aug

5 Ways to Keep Emotions Under Control During a Volatile Market

The stock market can be volatile and will always go up and down. If your emotions run high during a volatile market, you’re not alone. The good news is you can take steps to help keep your feelings of fear and anxiety in check and avoid poor investment decisions based on emotions. Here’s a closer look at five ways to keep your emotions under control during periods of stock market volatility:

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8
Aug

The Importance of a Diversified Portfolio In a Bear Market

The old saying, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket,” applies to many areas of life, including investing. If you put all your money into a single investment, you may take on more risk than you would if you had a diversified portfolio.

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