5 tips to keep calm & carry on investing

If you are going to manage your own investments, you'll need a way to keep your emotions out of the way. Consider using the tips below to make smarter decisions.

- with WARREN SHUTE

1 Do nothing. A conscious and thoughtful decision to do nothing is still a form of action. Have your financial goals changed? If your portfolio was built around your long-term goals (as it should be), a short-term change in markets shouldn't matter.