You’ve seen the headlines—trade tariffs from the Trump administration are back in focus, Elon Musk’s latest DOGE-related plans are making waves, and global markets are reacting to renewed policy uncertainty. Meanwhile, investors are feeling the heat. From the peak, the S&P 500 is down -6.6% and the Nasdaq 100 has dropped -9.6% (as of March 6, 2025). If you’re feeling uneasy about your portfolio, you’re not alone. Market pullbacks often trigger anxiety, making investors wonder: Is this the start of a major crash? Should I sell now and sit on cash? But before making any hasty decisions, let’s take a step back, put things into perspective, and focus on what you can control.

Lessons from History: Market Sell-Offs Are Normal (and Temporary)

Stock market corrections happen more often than we think—they’re simply a natural part of equity investing. Think of it like learning surfing: just as waves are inevitable...