How do you handle a downturn in the financial markets? Watching more "financial news" or checking your portfolio several times a day can stress you out! And most people are not equipped to make good decisions when they are stressed. Just imagine what flying on an airline would be like if they ran 24/7 flight safety TV during the flight with real-time "analysis" of your flight and all of the things that could happen. Don't fall for the sensationalism of the news. Have a plan and execute the plan.