Turbulent markets challenge investors to balance their reasonable and emotional sides. When the ride turns bumpy, our reasonable side can buckle in while our emotional side prepares to bail out. Finding the calm place in between the two sides can help investors stay on track and feel more confident about reaching their financial goals.
But where does one find calm in a time of clamor? Growing up, and now raising children of my own, I have found some helpful pointers in Dr. Seuss. Although he didn’t write about investing, I can imagine Seussian investment advice might read a bit like this...With Apologies and Gratitude to Dr. Seuss