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Even When the Headlines Say Otherwise:
When markets dip, many people feel the urge to do something, anything, to protect their money. But panic-based decisions often do more harm than good. At Veracity LD, we help clients replace financial fear with clarity, long-term strategy, and emotional discipline.
Here’s how to stay grounded and protect your financial future, no matter what’s happening in the market.
Your emotions were built for survival, not for investing. That’s why a plan matters.
Dr. Verra Aza
The Psychology Behind Market Fear
We’re wired to react quickly to danger, it’s how we’ve survived for centuries. But what helps us survive in emergencies doesn’t always help us thrive as investors.
In times of market turbulence, people often:
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Sell investments too early
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Chase performance or trends
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Abandon long-term plans
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Forget why they started saving in the first place
One common culprit? Recency bias, the belief that recent events will keep happening. If the market drops this week, recency bias convinces you it’ll keep falling. If it rises, you might feel pressure to buy high.
But smart investing isn’t about reacting, it’s about staying consistent through ups and downs.
The Role of Emotional Coaching
At Veracity LD, we believe financial professionals are more than advisors, we’re behavioral coaches, too.
That means we help you:
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Stay grounded when the market feels chaotic
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Focus on long-term goals instead of short-term noise
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Understand what’s really at stake, and what’s just fear
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Make decisions that serve your future, not just your feelings
Tips for Staying Calm During Market Volatility
-Return to your “why”: What are you saving for? Retirement? Kids’ education? Generational wealth? That goal hasn’t changed, even if the market has.
-Look at real-life examples: Clients who stick with their plan through a downturn tend to recover better than those who pull out in panic.
-Visualize your plan: We often use personalized projections to show clients the long-term impact of staying the course versus reacting emotionally.
-Write yourself a letter: This may sound unusual, but writing a note to your future self explaining your financial goals can help keep you grounded when things get rocky.
-Talk to someone you trust: Having a financial advisor who checks in and helps you think clearly can make all the difference.
The Market May Shift, But Your Vision Doesn’t Have To
We can’t control headlines or economic trends, but we can control how we respond. A calm investor is a powerful investor.
At Veracity LD, we help you create a financial plan that’s built for real life, with all its uncertainty, surprises, and opportunity.
Whether you’re worried about the market, considering a big financial move, or just want reassurance that your plan still works — we’re here to talk.
Let’s walk through it together.
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