Global investing

When market volatility rears its head, even the best of us find ourselves questioning our financial plans. So here are answers to these frequently asked questions to set your clients' mind at ease.

While some clients may worry about rising interest rates, other factors, such as China and energy, could have a much greater effect on stock prices in 2016.

“Estimated stock returns will dwarf fixed income,” said Howard Ward, chief investment officer for GAMCO Investors.

Private wealth will expand at a weaker pace through 2020 than previously forecast because the global economy isn’t advancing as quickly as expected, according to Credit Suisse.

Federal Reserve Bank of New York President William C. Dudley said he expects the U.S. central bank to raise interest rates by December, while cautioning that this was not a pledge to action and will depend on the economy staying on track.

With turbulent markets, clients may be rushing to buy gold. Here's how investing in the precious metal can improve on pretax and post-tax returns.

Volatile times can be scary, but clients may be more prepared than they think they are -- helping them realize that will make riding out the tough times a lot easier, columnist Jonathan Clements says.

"This isn't the first time something like this has happened. Doesn't mean we like it. It wasn't a great start to my week, I can tell you that," says Scott Tiras, an independent advisor affiliated with Ameriprise.

Planners worry about client fatigue if the downdraft drags on.

Despite a sudden market correction, I didn't hear from panicked investors. That's because I've made them understand in these situations you must work through the pain to profit.