Is It Still Safe to Invest in the Stock Market Right Now?

With the S&P 500 officially in a bear market, it can be a daunting time to invest. Stock prices have continued to slide over the last few weeks, and investing right now could feel like you're putting your money at risk.

However, the stock market is safer than you might think -- even during downturns. While there are a few reasons you don't need to worry about the market's future, there are also a couple of situations where it may be best to avoid investing for now.

If there's one thing to know about the stock market, it's that every crash and bear market has eventually given way to a bull market. In other words, not only has the market recovered from all previous downturns, but it's also gone on to see positive average returns over time.

Source Fool.com