Mailbag: Should I Buy the Dip or Wait It Out?

Mind Your Money with Bradshaw Rogers Financial Partners

Market dips can rattle even the most seasoned investors. In this episode, Trent and Brandon tackle some of the most common questions they're hearing from clients right now. From pre-retirees worried about protecting their portfolios to investors wondering if it’s time to buy the dip, the discussion focuses on practical ways to stay steady and avoid costly mistakes.

They emphasize the importance of understanding your risk tolerance, having a clear time horizon, and staying diversified- even when it feels like everything is down. If you’ve found yourself stressed by recent market swings or second-guessing your plan, this episode might be just the perspective you need to move forward with confidence.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

📉 Why it’s important to stay patient and not react emotionally during market declines

🤯 Common emotional traps like panic selling and obsessively checking your accounts

💵 Is now the time to “buy the dip”?

🛠️ Why diversification still matters (even when it doesn’t feel like it)

🧠 Aligning your risk level with your goals, especially when retirement approaches

Contact:

Website: http://bradshawfp.com

Email: [email protected]

Call: 704-216-2260