The Financial Moves To Make During A Scary News Cycle

Listen, I’m not going to sugarcoat anything: navigating the last few weeks has been rough. As much as I can tell myself that the onslaught of executive orders is a strategy, it doesn’t make that sense of overwhelm any less, well, overwhelming. And, of course, adding fuel to the fire in these times of existential anxiety is one thing we can’t ignore here at TFD: financial misinformation.

It’s important to find the balance between sane and informed, and to me, that means focusing on what is in your control. For the most part, your personal financial decisions fall under that umbrella. The last thing you want to do is make a hasty financial decision based on a fearmongering take you see in the media, then regret it (if not immediately, then years down the line).

To that end, we wanted to share with you this video from Edelman Financial Engines’ new series ‘Ask The Planners,’ which we were thrilled to have the opportunity to produce. This episode is all about how to stay calm and clearheaded with your money when the news cycle is scary — and the financial mistakes you really want to avoid making. Spoiler alert: as is often the case, the best financial advice often doesn’t make for the most clickworthy headlines. There are a lot of things that need our attention right now; making sure you’re set financially is crucial for staying grounded and not adding another source of stress onto your plate.

Click here to check out the video on YouTube, or watch it now below!

-Holly