The stock market has been tumultuous over the past year, experiencing a stomach-turning series of ups and downs.

While the market has been on an upswing so far this year (giving many investors hope that the worst may be over), recession warning bells are still ringing. If we do face an economic downturn, stock prices could fall again.

Nobody knows whether a market crash is looming, but that doesn't mean you can't start preparing just in case. Regardless of what happens with the market, there are three important mistakes to avoid.

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Source Fool.com