Market volatility, like the roller coaster experienced last week, can test even the calmest of investors. Constructing and following a sound asset allocation strategy for your long-term retirement goals will provide peace of mind even during extreme market movements. Where should you be invested? How should your retirement account be allocated? Each investor has different needs, goals, and objectives. However what is common ground for all investors in tumultuous markets is addressed well in the following article from Morgan Stanley, “Seven Strategies for Investing During Volatile Markets”:

http://www.morganstanleyfa.com/public/facilityfiles/mssb660502/e72b6cde-b89f-46e3-a96d-d7ad8a03991d.pdf