3 Things to Do Before Investing in Today's Volatile Stock Market

The COVID-19 crisis has sent the stock market on a wild ride over the past few months, and while volatility may be a scary thing, it's not an unusual one. The reality is that this isn't the first time the market has seen massive swings in the span of a few short weeks, and with stock values still being relatively low, now's actually a good time to invest in it. But before you put money into stocks, it pays to check these important items off your list.

Investing in stocks is a smart thing to do with your spare cash -- money you aren't using right now, but also don't expect to need in the near term. In fact, a good rule of thumb is to only invest money you don't expect to have a need for in the next 10 years.

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