Author: Ken Fisher, Special to USA TODAY

December was bad for stocks, but it’s over. Stocks always bounce after extreme nasty stretches. And they do so in a near perfect V-shaped pattern.

The more stock market volatility we get, the more you should hang on unless you know bad things others don’t, which is exceptionally hard.

Are you reeling from stocks’ latest drops? Volatility always makes people look for something to fear. But these anxieties are tempests in teapots.

Here are Ken Fisher’s top picks for people with investment books on their wish list.

It’s time to buck up and request that your company’s 401(k) plan includes an employer match. The change will help increase your retirement savings.

With Thanksgiving here, it’s a goodtime to reflect on all that we (and markets) should be thankful for.

Saving for retirement is vital. To help you along, use these Hollywood characters to set goals that inspire you.

Whether you’re a recent college grad, mid-career professional, or senior, decidinghow much to put in stocks and bonds can be confusing.

Here’s a terrifying topic: running out of money in retirement. It’s commonplace, lasts years and is a scarier than any Halloween horror film.

Heading into midterms, Republicans are the party of the poor and Democrats a the party of the rich. Look at state legislatures in the poorest states.