2 Safe Places to Invest Your Money in a Bear Market

Rampant inflation and rising interest rates have taken a heavy toll on the stock market this year. The S&P 500 is currently 18.5% off its high, hovering on the edge of bear-market territory. Losses of that magnitude can make any investor nervous, but the worst part is the uncertainty. When will the market recover? Where can you safely invest your money?

Unfortunately, many factors have fueled the inflation feeding the current downturn. Those include pandemic-driven supply chain disruptions, federal stimulus programs, and Russia's war on Ukraine. Untangling the impact of each variable and trying to decipher an end date is impossible. The best thing we can do is look to the past for guidance.

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Source Fool.com