To be in a bear market means we’ve had a 20% drop in the market from the most recent high. Though it may not seem like it, bear markets happen all the time and one was frequently indicated due to the economic cycle and market valuations.

Bear markets are part of the market lifecycle. Learn more about the history, implications and what to do as an investor.

Are you worried about how the current economic climate will affect your retirement planning? We’re hearing more and more that Gen X and younger need to save more to retire comfortably. And while the market is unpredictable, focusing on long-term planning is more important than short-term market movements.

You know risk and reward are linked. You know you can expect additional return from risky stocks. How much extra return do you usually get from stocks and is it worth taking the risk? This is a subject academics have been looking at for decades and have many models.