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Markets have hit record levels dozens of times this year, and the headlines are filled with uncertainty. It's no wonder investors are asking whether now is the time to take some chips off the table. In this episode, I share what I told USA Today when they asked me the same question — and explain why new highs don't necessarily mean markets are due for a fall.

Listen now and learn:

► Why all-time highs are a normal part of long-term market cycles, not a warning sign.

► The behavioral traps that make investors most tempted to move to cash.

► How today's earnings growth and fundamentals are supporting market valuations.

► Practical ways to stay disciplined — and invested — when markets feel uncertain.

Visit www.TheLongTermInvestor.com for show notes, free resources, and a place to submit questions.

Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (⁠https://thepodcastconsultant.com⁠)

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