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5 Ways to Help Your Finances Recover from Coronavirus

There were warning signs that the stock market might falter this year ... but, let's face it, there are always warning signs.

Most people expected volatility surrounding the presidential election. And we knew that record-setting bull run couldn't last forever. Still, who could have predicted that a pandemic would upend every aspect of our lives, and throw both the job market and the stock market into a free fall?

If you're wondering what's next, you're not alone. But here are some steps you can take now to lower your level of worry a notch, shore up your financial plan and help protect your financial future.

1. Stay calm as you consider your next moves

You can't always control or prevent

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