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rtracey

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18. Just ride

Thu Feb 8, 2018, 05:42 PM

Feb 2018

Ok so heres the deal....

If you are going to retire in 3- 6 months..... you should not be in the market.

If you are going to retire in 1-5 years, dont dump the market, but diversify your portfolio..... 60% stocks, 30% bonds, 10% cash (money market), maybe if you are well off, and are a little scared CD (@2.50 is about it) might help...you wont lose it

If you are going to retire in 5 - 10, 20 years..... good stock, equity funds, some blue chips, 401k, 403b

Remember, a down market helps future earnings in your portfolio... you may lose up front value, but long term, your prices will drop allowing more purchase power..... dont panic, but dont be totally passive either...watch it and see.

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