GOBankingRates works with many financial advertisers to showcase their products and services to our audiences.

These brands compensate us to advertise their products in ads across our site.

This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site.

Pretty curly woman sitting on the sofa, holding a digital tablet, reading and looking concentrated and concern.

Commitment to Our Readers

GOBankingRates' editorial team is committed to bringing you unbiased reviews and information.

you could read more about oureditorial guidelinesand our products and servicesreview methodology.

Fast forward more than four years and the ride still isnt over.

facebook sharing button

The U.S. market crash was the biggest drop in several years, according to CNBC.

Panic selling during these sudden dips is usually a mistake.

Missing the recovery days can crater your portfolio, Baker said.

twitter sharing button

Sometimes its appropriate to sell off a stock or fund thats underperforming over a long period of time.

But day-to-day market swings should not throw you off your investing game.

You could be hit with a 10% penalty plus incomes taxes on whatever amount you withdraw.

linkedin sharing button

Even outside of a retirement account, panic selling could result in higher capital gains tax.

Consistent contributions will lead to significant compounding.

Cruze gave the example of starting at $0 and contributing $200 per month starting at age 22.

email sharing button

More From GOBankingRates

Share This Article:

The Latest inInvesting