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Ways to handle market volatility

(InvestigateTV) — Gallup reported that 62% of Americans are invested in the stock market, many through their 401(k) or IRA retirement accounts.Retirement accounts are generally long-term investments, meaning people have time to watch their money grow and ride out market volatility.Michael Joyce with CW Advisors said that’s exactly why investors shouldn’t panic when they see the stock market fluctuate.He said that how close someone is to retirement should influence their approach to risk. “I think it’s important to look what’s inside of the various investment choices in your 401(k) plan,”...