With the S&P 500 index up a hefty 15% so far in 2023 (at the time of this writing), many investors or would-be investors are wondering whether it's safe to invest in stocks now. They figure, reasonably, that the S&P 500 will either keep rising or will retreat some, but they don't know which will happen.

Here's some information that can help you decide whether it's safe for you to invest in stocks now.

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