Don't let this color you on the market. That was the beginning of one of the worst bloodbath's in history. But if you left your money in good mutual funds or ETF you would have recovered more than from what you initially invested. As Norm said in prior post, investing in the stock market is gambling. At least if you are trying to time the market. It's better to invest and leave it in there for at least 5 years (with money you can afford) than to worry about it on a daily basis like your BJ bankroll. I would NOT have any of my playing bankroll in the market for investment purposes. I think the suggestions of money markets or quick access bonds would make a lot more sense IF it was something you didn't need your hands on "immediately". To me you are mixing apples and oranges to liken your BJ bankroll to investment money. They should NOT be the same type of "cash".
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