Americans are more worried about politics (46%) than inflation, market stability, or rising healthcare costs. Political fears stem from uncertainty over tax policy changes and tariffs. Consumer confidence has dropped for the fifth consecutive month. Knee-jerk reactions to political news can harm long-term financial goals. Most CFPs say clients still expect to reach long-term goals despite political stress. Successful investors focus on long-term strategy over short-term noise. Key tips include diversifying portfolio, staying calm, automating investments, and building buffers for policy changes.

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