About this episode
Last week, the market went on a wild ride, and it all started with steep tariff hikes — especially on imports from China. The market's reaction was fast and furious, with sharp drops and an even quicker rebound. So, what's the deal with tariffs, and why do they send markets into a frenzy? Learn the basics of tariffs, why uncertainty can send investors into a panic, and how fear, headlines, and knee-jerk reactions fuel market chaos. But it's not all doom and gloom. We also explore practical strategies for keeping your cool, sticking to your long-term plan, and even turning market dips into opportunities. Listen in for the tools to confidently ride out market storms, make smart decisions, and protect your financial future. Key moments: (01:48) What are tariffs and how did they change last week? (06:07) The impact of tariffs on your investments and what it means for your portfolio (11:20) Don't let a down market scare you — think of it as a sale if you're investing regularly (13:56) Three common ways people react to market dips and why they matter (20:51) We can't control the market, but we can control how we protect ourselves from it. Like the show? There are several ways you can help! Follow on Apple Podcasts , Spotify or Amazon Music Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the newsletter Feeling helpless when it comes to your student loans? Try our free student loan calculator Check out our refinancing bonuses we negotiated Book your custom student loan plan Get profession-specific financial planning Do you have a question about student loans? Leave us a voicemail here or email us at help@studentloanplanner.com and we might feature it in an upcoming show!