Does the Stock Market Have You Down?

Last week the stock market had its worst week ever. The Dow dropped over 18% this last week alone. Investors know to buy stocks when the market is low so the chance of them rising is greater. This past week has investors hesitating with their investment decisions because they wonder how low they will go. If they invest at this low point, will it drop even lower? If they don’t invest now, will they miss the rebound opportunity? They have decided not to miss the opportunity.

Luckily, those who are not investors do not have the same pressure. Here are some ideas if you are thinking about investing or if you have money invested in the current stock market:

* This is a time full of emotions for many people. Keep them under control and do not make rash decisions.

* The stock market is very unpredictable right now so it may be smart to wait out the storm before investing.

Here are some useful websites:

- Five ways to ride out the market mess

- Steps to determine when to buy stocks

- Six Stocks to Buy