How the upcoming election impacts your financial plan

Does the upcoming election matter when it comes to your financial plan? The answer is clear: Yes and no

Market turmoil has been elevated in recent months, and the impending presidential election has many investors asking about the impact the election results will have on their finances, and also what they should do in preparation for the potential outcomes. One broad question has haunted market participants for decades – do elections really matter? Elections certainly have meaning and can matter in a number of ways – but the data also clearly indicates that they may not have nearly as much meaning with regard to the long-term outlook for our financial plans.

Join Matt Donaghue, CFP® and Kenneth Hamilton, CFP® for a lively discussion about politics and financial planning.