Investing in the Wake of COVID-19
Submitted by Franklin Legacy Financial, LLC on June 17th, 2020Intro
Intro
When John recently lost his wife Betty to cancer, their children were surprised to find out that neither John nor Betty had life insurance. As a result, the children ended up paying the cost of the funeral, and John, currently on a fixed income, is left contemplating whether he can afford to stay in the home they had lived in for over 25 years.
Riding the highs, and experiencing the lows, it is the way of the investment market. However, what if I told you that the key to sound and quality investing is learning how to keep it cool when the market is in turmoil? In this article, I am going to look at some of the tools that can help you manage your emotions and expectations during market uncertainty.
If you’re currently considering purchasing investment property, there are an equal measure of risks and rewards. Like any investment, risk can be managed, but you want to be aware of the risks prior to investing in property. And like any investment, there can be rewards, some quite large.
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