The stock market has been on a steady decline since January, and investors are feeling the pinch. The S&P 500, the Nasdaq, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average are all in bear market territory after falling more than 20% from their peaks earlier this year. That can be unnerving for even the most seasoned investors, especially when nobody knows for certain how long this downturn will last.

With the right strategy, though, you can give your investments the best chance possible at surviving a bear market. And famed investor Warren Buffett has a few tips that can make these challenging times a little easier.

It can be tough to stay optimistic right now, as stock prices continue to drop nearly every day. But the market has seen its share of slumps and managed to recover from every one so far.

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