Don't Pull Your Retirement Savings From the Stock Market Without Reading This First

Never let a momentary market dip derail your investment strategy. LordHenriVoton/Getty Images Stock market drops can be scary, especially when your retirement savings are affected. Following last month's market plummet, many investors are understandably nervous about keeping their nest egg in something as volatile as stocks. But does that mean you should move your money into lower-risk assets like certificates of deposit? Not so fast, experts say. "Stocks and CDs play very different roles in a well-diversified investment portfolio. Neither is inherently good or bad," said Keith Spencer, CFP, founder and financial planner at Spencer Financial Planning, LLC. "CDs can feel like a safe haven in this kind of environment because they offer predictability, which is appealing when everything else feels shaky," says Taylor Kovar, certified financial planner and CEO of 11 Financial. But, he warns, "There are some trade-offs." Here's what you need to know before you upend your investment str ... Read full article.