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Scared to Spend? Don't Cancel Plans and #1 Investment Benchmark
Worried about the market and your upcoming vacation? Fiduciary financial advisor Wes Moss explains why you shouldn't cancel your beach trip due to market volatility. Learn a rational approach to navigating bear markets and protecting your life plans. Also, Wes reveals the surprising investment benchmark everyone is really watching (and why it might be misleading you!).
Plus, Christa shares your #AskWes questions and Wes gives his take. All this and more on the April 22, 2025, Ask an Advisor episode of the Clark Howard podcast.
Submit your questions at clark.com/ask.
We hope you enjoy our weekly Ask An Advisor episodes, in which Christa and Wes discuss investing and retirement savings in depth. Let us know what you think in the comments!
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