Stock Market Crash: 5 Things Beginners Should Do (Not Panic)

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Your portfolio is down 15%. The news says “worst week since 2020.” Your coworker just sold everything and moved to cash. Your mom texted you an article titled “IS THIS THE END?” Take a breath. We’ve been here before. A stock market crash is terrifying — especially if you’re new to investing and watching your … Read more

What Is the S&P 500 and Why Does Everyone Keep Talking About It?

If you’ve spent any time reading about investing, you’ve probably seen “S&P 500” mentioned more than any other term. Financial news uses it as shorthand for the entire stock market. Your coworker mentions it when talking about their retirement account. Every “beginner investing” guide tells you to just buy it and hold. But what actually … Read more