{"id":182185,"date":"2025-04-16T14:37:56","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T20:37:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/?p=182185"},"modified":"2025-04-16T14:37:58","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T20:37:58","slug":"market-volatility-got-you-spooked-heres-what-to-do-and-not-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/market-volatility-got-you-spooked-heres-what-to-do-and-not-do","title":{"rendered":"Market Volatility Got You Spooked? Here\u2019s What to Do (And NOT Do!)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The market\u2019s doing its rollercoaster thing again\u2014and if your stomach\u2019s doing flips, you\u2019re not alone. But before you hit the panic button or cash out your 401(k), let\u2019s take a collective deep breath. Because when things get bumpy, the <\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">worst<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> time to make big money moves is right now.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Scott and I said it on the podcast, and I\u2019ll <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">say it again<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> here: <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">now is NOT the time to create a brand-new investment strategy.<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Emotions and market swings don\u2019t mix well <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">when it comes to<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> your financial plan.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">That said, this is the <\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">perfect<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> time to observe <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">how you\u2019re feeling<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. Are you nervous? Excited? Ready to never look at your portfolio again? That emotional intel is gold\u2014it\u2019ll help you build a <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">smarter<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, more personalized investment plan <\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">later<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> when things settle down.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In the meantime, some of the brightest minds in personal finance are weighing in on what\u2019s happening:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kyla Scanlon<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> is <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/kyla.substack.com\/p\/tariff-q-and-a-welcome-to-the-actual\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">diving into tariffs<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> and how they\u2019re playing a role.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Infinite Scroll<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> has a few&#8230;<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.infinitescroll.us\/p\/there-is-no-plan-theyre-just-morons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">strong words<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> for the current administration.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Morgan Housel<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> shares <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/play.pocketcasts.com\/podcasts\/2f950cc0-9b49-013b-f34d-0acc26574db2\/fd7dd6bb-8ab7-4d71-a1f4-35a49b54d9bd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">his take<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> in a recent podcast episode.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Beyond Your Hammock<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> offers advice on <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/beyondyourhammock.com\/protect-investments-from-stock-market-crash\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">protecting your investments<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> during a downturn.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Girls on the Money<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> has tips for folks who want to <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/girlsonthemoney.substack.com\/p\/how-to-benefit-from-stock-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">take advantage of this dip<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u2014<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">if<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> you&#8217;re in the position to do so.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Stay informed, stay calm, and remember that volatility is part of the journey. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, too, shall pass.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Do you agree or disagree with these folks? 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