As the S&P 500 slips further into bear market territory, falling more than 24% since its peak in January, many investors are worried about what that means for their investments.

The unfortunate reality about bear markets is that nobody knows for certain how long they'll last or how severe they may be. That said, there are still a few things you can do right now to keep your money as safe as possible.

When stock prices are falling, many investors' gut instinct is to pull all their money out of the market. While this may feel like the right decision in the moment, it can be a costly move.

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