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Here's how to weather it and stay the course.The S&P 500 recently recorded its worst first-half performance since 1970. Year to date through July 19, the S&P 500 has drawn down nearly 18%, edging into bear market territory multiple times. Poor Things to Do When You're Deep in Debt 07/19/2022 08:00pm • What it means to be deep in debtAmericans are carrying a lot of debt. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Center for Microeconomic Data, total household debt increased by $266 billion in the first quarter of 2022, making it so that everyone owes a collective $15.84 trillion, and cred How to Retire During a Recession 07/19/2022 08:00pm • If you are planning to retire during a financial downturn, it can be worrisome to give up your job. This is especially true for those with portfolios that have dropped in value. You may be facing retirement with fewer funds available and uncertainty ahead. Still, if you're ready to stop working or n Maryland primary voters head to the polls 07/19/2022 07:11pm • Maryland voters set the stage Tuesday for this fall's election. It follows months of campaigning, a delay over a redistricting court fight, and the mailing of hundreds of thousands of mail-in ballots. And with in-person voting over, it marks the beginning of what's expected to be a long wait