Growing wealth can be a difficult process. When markets are down, like they were last year, it can feel like markets become obstacles that are making your goals out of reach. The reality is that history shows panic selling is what can create obstacles not able to be overcome, while markets are what can help you meet your goals and beyond (even through inevitable downturns).
Check out this great video from Vanguard showing how detrimental panic selling can be to wealth: Click image to play
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