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	from Jeremy Vohwinkle The news is full of bad news for investors. The broad stock markets have fallen sharply since late 2007, and many people are concerned with their investments. For most people, the bulk of their investments lie in retirement accounts, so it makes sense that people quick to make changes. You do have to be careful and make sure that you're not overreacting. Making a drastic change in your investments could potentially do more harm than good, putting your retirement in jeopardy. Markets go up, and markets go down. That has always been the case, and unless you plan on liquidating all of your retirement assets within a year or two, you'll be sure to watch your portfolio grow again. Of course, it is important to understand what your investments are doing, but do so with an objective view that filters out a lot of the media hype that is bound to make anyone nervous.
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