Why You Shouldn't Try To Time The Market

Lots of very, very smart people try to time the market - that is, try to get in and out at the exact right time to achieve the greatest returns. However, studies have shown, again and again, that unless you happen to get extremely lucky, you're going to end up getting worse results with more volatility.Embracing the power of the markets and building a portfolio that's a mix of stocks and bonds that meets your tolerance for risk and ties into your financial plan is not sexy. It can be hard, an...