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Doug English on NPR: Will 2019 be a Better Year for Stocks?

Some of us may be wondering how our investments will perform after a disappointing 2018. Although there will continue to be plenty of uncertainty, Doug English, CFP is full of hope. Mike Switzer of NPR’s South Carolina Business Review interviews Doug to get his thoughts on the upcoming market trends. Click the link below to listen to the replay.

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Doug English, CFP®

“Although this volatility may continue for a bit, the bounce-back, when it comes, may be fast and you need to be positioned to rally. Talk to your financial advisor, look at the context of your financial plan, and in that context stay invested. ” —Doug English, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™. Click here to learn more about Doug.

Click here to listen to the full South Carolina Business Review radio interview.

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