3 Things You Shouldn't Do if the Stock Market Crashes

We all make mistakes. It's part of the human experience. The best you can do is learn from them and try not to make them in the future. Some are even able to learn from others' mistakes. But it's rare. As anyone with teenage kids -- or who remembers being a teenager themselves -- knows, you can share what you've learned but people typically have to make mistakes for themselves to get the message.

With that caveat, I'll share three things that you absolutely should not do if the stock market crashes. These lessons have proven true over time. But like most people, I had to learn them myself over the last quarter century of investing. Hopefully, you can learn from my mistakes.

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