Everything from our mundane routines to our fanciest gadgets may soon be obsolete. If that happens, we could have new and totally different ways of experiencing life.
We could also have far better ways of improving it.
So, what’s the stuff of science fiction and what could really happen?
There’s a lot going on in the world right now.
I thought this post was going to be about the $3.5 trillion budget deal or what to do with any child tax credits that may be heading your way.
But then global markets jolted on fears of new viral variants.
Is the sky actually falling?
What happens when the predictions are wrong?
Is it time to panic?
Is it time to ditch your strategy?
It’s a fascinating question because it cuts right down to the question of what it means to live in an uncertain world.
Regularly, clients/friends email me if they should buy a stock… (ex: GME)
My first answer is always, (always always) no.
But of course, it can’t be that simple.
Do you find yourself believing the negative hype and frequently grumbling about how the market is going to tank any minute? Does it seem that all news is bad news, especially when it comes to how it will impact your investments? Maybe the sky is falling, but maybe this is just negative speculation intended to sell newspapers and get eyeballs onto television news screens.
