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After a Rip-Roaring 2023, the Markets Are Taking a Breather

The stock market’s long-term path has been persistently upward, our columnist says, but there have been plenty of setbacks and it’s wise to prepare for more.

By Jeff Sommer

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Higher Rates Can Help Retirees but Stocks Outpace Inflation

Investors who want to lock in safe income may be hurt over the long haul if they don’t also hold stocks, our columnist says.

By Jeff Sommer

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In the Stock Market, Don’t Buy and Sell. Just Hold.

There’s new evidence that market timing doesn’t work. Your odds of success are better if you just hang on and aim for average returns, our columnist says.

By Jeff Sommer

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Stocks and Bonds Have Taken Losses. Invest in Them Anyway.

Most people have lost money in the markets over the last several months, but people who have held on have prospered, our columnist says.

By Jeff Sommer

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