1 Reason You Shouldn't Start Investing Today and 1 Reason You Should

This year has been a doozy, right? A global health crisis, divisive U.S. political climate, civil unrest, and record-breaking unemployment -- even the boldest of screenwriters might be reluctant to combine all those plotlines into a single script. But here we are, trying to adapt and survive the stranger-than-fiction drama of 2020.

Tough financial times tend to motivate us to shore up our finances so we're better equipped to handle the next financial crisis. It happened after the Great Recession, when household debt declined between 2008 and 2013.

This time around, building an emergency fund and investing in the stock market for long-term wealth may be your top priorities. Both efforts will benefit you, though investing in this economic climate is not for the faint of heart.

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