The stock market is often more volatile in August, and this year is no different. Maggie explains why staying invested during market ups and downs is usually the smartest move and why timing the market rarely works.
📌 Topics covered:
- Why volatility in August is normal
- The risks of trying to time the market
- How missing the best days can hurt returns
- Resetting your budget after summer spending
- Why consistent contributions matter for long-term growth
💡 Tip: Use the fall months to get your budget back on track and prioritize contributions to your investment accounts. Staying consistent today sets you up for stronger financial growth tomorrow.
Money Moves with Maggie” features Maggie Shipley, our next-gen advisor at Argent Bridge Advisors. This is a monthly series tailored for Maggie’s audience of millennial/Gen Z next-generation investors. Each video provides quick, actionable insights to help the viewer navigate and optimize finances. Please invite your friends and family to tune in for bite-sized financial tips and insights that seek to empower the next generation of investors when making strategic decisions about their money.
Get to know Maggie and improve your financial literacy in just 1 minute each month! Are you ready to take action or make a move that leads to your financial success? We are always available to answer your questions about this topic, or any other topic regarding your wealth planning.
You can reach out to Maggie (maggieshipley@argentbridge.com) directly to discuss!
Maggie Shipley
NextGen Advisor & Financial Analyst
