Time to pull money out of the stock market?

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4. Never try to time the market.

It's a loser's game.

Keep a diversified portfolio, and don't panic-sell at a low price either.

I would also add, buy index funds instead of individual stocks.

Also, I am not a financial professional or any kind of expert -- just a regular schmuck whose retirement depends on investing wisely. So take my advice with a grain of salt, because you may have a different situation or different priorities.

This advice from Vanguard may be of use. From the section called Principles for Investing Success:

4. Maintain perspective and long-term discipline

Investing can provoke strong emotions. In the face of market turmoil, some investors may find themselves making impulsive decisions or, conversely, becoming paralyzed, unable to implement an investment strategy or rebalance a portfolio as needed. Discipline and perspective can help them remain committed to a long-term investment program through periods of market uncertainty.