The economic events of the past few weeks have centered around tariffs, and there is talk of a recession and its impact on investment returns. There is more talk of short-term pain for long-term gain. Getting an accurate prediction of what will happen is, we believe, a futile exercise. There are four themes we believe can help one navigate and emerge successfully from an economic downturn.

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Last May, we posted an article here entitled Five Ways to Get Ready for the Next Great Recession. Here we are. As fast as it takes to turn off a light, our robust economy has come to a screeching halt. This may or may not be the next Big One. We may have a V-shaped recovery, or this may turn into a depression. Time will tell. Over the last several weeks, there have been many anxious reactions to this crisis. You may have asked some of these questions: