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Swimming between the flags
The market downturn has highlighted how exposed many Australian retail investors are to flawed business models and failed investments. In too many cases, this has caused them devastating financial losses. Read the full article

Stock returns over business and market cycles
Declining employment, consumer confidence, income, and production are all hallmarks of an economy in a recession. Prompted by uncertain economic times, some people may revisit their household balance sheets to evaluate whether they have sufficient savings to meet near- and long-term needs. Read the full article

In a bear market, take the long view
Vanguard Chief Investment Officer Gus Sauter explains how bear markets are a fact of life, and that the best way to keep your balance when your portfolio is shrinking is to look at the big picture and keep a long-term perspective. View the podcast 

Three questions on investors' minds
In this video, Vanguard's chief economist, Joseph H. Davis, Ph.D., discusses efforts on Wall Street and in Washington, D.C., to stem the severity of the crisis. He provides insight on the federal government's efforts to stabilize the financial system and offers perspective on the nation's long-term economic outlook. View the video

Retiring soon? Now's the time for steady nerves
If you're planning to retire in the next few years, you're probably watching events on Wall Street with some apprehension. You're not alone, of course. Millions of pre-retirement investors have seen their portfolios take a beating in recent months, and they're wondering what the current downturn will mean for their long-term financial situation. Read the full article

Why you stick around in a tough market
Heightened market volatility has tested the discipline of investors. In this video, CEO of Dimensional Fund Advisers, David Booth, explains why it makes sense to stay invested in equities. View the video

Words from Charles Schwab
No one needs to tell you this is a tough time to be an investor. What you want to know is how do you get through it? And most important, what do you do now? Charles Schwab answers questions investors are asking in five 30-second vide segments. View the videos

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