Markets drop and the media sounds the alarm. This is as old as markets. It creates stress, making us want to tinker, which isn't helpful.

What's the point of climbing a ladder if it's not leaning up against the right wall?

Rules of thumb may not be perfect, but they are good enough for most people to get most of the way toward where they want to go.

The FIRE movement is in full swing. Is a 50-year retirement right for you?