I'm Retiring This Year, but the Stock Market Volatility Isn't Changing My Investing Strategy. Here's Why

All of the news about tariffs is rattling investors and sending the stock on a wild ride. President Donald Trump's "reciprocal tariffs" on numerous countries were set to go into effect on Wednesday. But he announced a 90-day pause on them except China, which he increased to 125%. Because tariffs often lead to higher costs for consumers and can make markets more unpredictable, it led to massive panic and sell-offs within the stock market. After last week's "Liberation Day," markets plummeted, with the S&P 500 -- a benchmark for US stocks -- reaching bear market territory early Monday morning. There's also been a lot of panic and fear of a recession, which experts say is becoming more likely, and what that means for long-term investments like your retirement savings. As a self-made millionaire and personal finance coach who's significantly grown her investments through the stock market, you'd probably think this news is sending me into a downward spiral -- especially as I'm retiring t ... Read full article.