Stocks Fell This Week. Here's Why I Didn't Sweat It

Stocks Fell This Week. Here's Why I Didn't Sweat It

When you're used to stock values going nowhere but up, a blip can be enough to induce panic. There's really only one way to lose money in the stock market -- sell off investments at a price that's lower than what you paid for them. If stock values fall but you leave your portfolio untouched until they recover, you won't lose a dime.