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- An individual expresses hesitation about investing a large sum ($400k) due to market uncertainty, particularly influenced by political events. This risk aversion, while personal, reflects a broader sentiment that can contribute to market volatility, especially when political or economic news creates fear. The overall impact is slightly negative as it represents potential capital sidelined due to uncertainty.
after a few good years of DINKing and a lot of overtime, my wife and I just keep putting the extra money into our savings account.
we have just over 400k sitting there now. and while I've had the feeling of it could be put to better use in the stock market, Everytime I think about putting some or all of it in, trump will make some crazy proclamation and it scares me off.
it doesn't help that my wife is handsoff and very hesitant about doing anything other than a savings account.
are any of y'all in a similar situation?