
Riding Out the Twists and Turns of 2025
2025 has tested investors with market dips from tariff shocks, geopolitical tensions like the Israel–Iran conflict, and sliding consumer confidence—yet the S&P 500 has rebounded more than 24% from April’s low. In such volatility, the temptation to pull out is strong, but doing so risks missing the recovery. The key is to focus on what you can control, stick to your long-term financial plan, and ride out the turbulence with your goals in sight.