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Is It Safe to Invest During a Recession?

Here's your guide to navigating recessions the right way.

By Matthew Frankel, CFP – Updated Oct 11, 2024 at 2:56PM

Key Points

  • Investing during a recession requires a long-term plan and resisting daily portfolio checks.
  • Rely on dollar-cost averaging to mitigate risks and maximize benefits when stock prices fluctuate.
  • Avoid panic selling during market downturns; focus on long-term wealth over immediate reactions.
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