It’s hard to see your retirement investments go up in value one day and down the next. It’s even harder to see them go down day after day. As recent volatility shows, no strategy can guarantee positive returns. Still, it’s worth remembering these long-term fundamental principles of investing, especially in difficult market environments:
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