It has been an unusual time for the markets as both stocks and bonds have experienced meaningful declines which presents a unique challenge for us as investors. As we acknowledge this reality, we must also be careful not to overreact and abandon the time-tested principles that have seen us through challenging periods in the past.

If you’re feeling a bit stressed out over money these days, you’re not alone. It may be tempting to ignore financial stress, but studies show it can contribute to physical, as well as emotional health problems.

Despite recent economic woes, there’s some good news to share. Mind-numbing losses have historically been a precursor to great future returns.

National “Let It Go” day is one of those invented holidays that occurs each year on June 23. The point? To forget about the things that make us regretful, guilty, or embarrassed. If ongoing inflation and market volatility have you feeling worried, why not embrace the idea?

While major events like a bear market, inflation, or the war in Ukraine make us fear the unknown, that unknown is the very reason why we have the potential to earn more than the risk-free rate.