Amy Arnott of Morningstar Amid this year’s market turmoil, I’ve heard investors wonder if they should hit pause on 401(k) ...

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You can buy stocks during a downturn because, by holding on for five years or more, you're giving those companies time to ...

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An economic downturn or recession begins when the economy experiences a significant decline in typical activity, such as employment, production, income and a few other signs, according to the ...

When the stock market drops and holdings in your portfolio turn red, it is easy to hit the panic button. Thursday’s roughly 5% plunge in share prices after President Donald Trump unveiled stiff ...

Known as 'buying the dip,' this strategy can pan out — but it is not a sure-fire bet. In an ideal world, "downturns should offer stocks with strong fundamentals at reduced prices" — which goes ...

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History shows that pullbacks can provide buying opportunities for savvy investors. Understanding a few key market indicators ...

Thus, “If you could go back in time and buy during those big downturns, especially a prolonged one like the 2008 real estate bust, where the market lost 60% of its value and didn’t fully ...