It has been 14 years since the last significant market sell-off and now we are here again!

Many investors may feel uneasy over news that the US is currently in a bear market, but what exactly is a bear market? What does that mean for your goals and dreams? Is it a signal to sell or buy? The uncertainty and the weight of not knowing what to expect is very often too much for many investors to bear.

As the latest health crisis unfolds, should you be worried about your investments? What is the evidence from SARS and other epidemics of the last 20 years?