Volatility

The wealth in retirement accounts could shrink by that much due to annual defaults on 401(k) loans. The projected loss is about 2.7% of the $7.8 trillion in retirement accounts.

Rising interest rates and trade war threats are promulgating the rout in equities.

Volatility isn’t rare — it’s more often the norm. While advisors know this instinctively, clients often don’t, so volatility catches them off guard.

Prepare yourself for the next big market downturn which may be exacerbated by highly leveraged derivatives.

These loans can be a good option in some cases, but they're not a cheap way to borrow money so senior citizens with good credit may have cheaper alternatives.

Lehman Brothers had collapsed. Panic, instability and a recession followed. Ten years later, the lessons from that era echo even more resoundingly.

Playing both sides of the coin may be one of the few ways to avoid getting caught by this year’s schizophrenic market.

When the financial clouds are gathering, your clients have preparations to make. Top of the list: reduce risk.

Although volatile markets mean opportunities for some investors, most clients will be better off ignoring market corrections if they are investing for the long term.