Smart investing doesn’t happen in a vacuum.
Current events matter, and this year, the 2024 Presidential Elections are taking center stage.
That’s rattling a lot of us, causing more election stress than ever before.1
It’s also raising a lot of questions about investing in election years, how to respond to market uncertainty, and what money moves truly make sense.
Here’s a handful of key factors to keep in mind when you’re investing in an election year.
What was the last money mistake you made?
If you’re like most folks, you’ve made at least one upsetting money mistake in the past year — and you’d like to do better.
In fact, most folks admit their finances have not gotten better over the past year. And at least half of them say the real problem is that their money mistakes have turned into bad financial habits.
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What happens when you start to feel afraid or greedy?
Do you feel like taking your time and waiting to make your next move?
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If you know what mistakes tend to drain retirement savings, you can take caution, make more informed decisions, and stay on track to fund your dream retirement.