title: Worrier or warrior? Taking control of your investment plan.
abstract: The current economic and investment environment may seem different from before, but historically there has been uncertainty in most, if not all, time periods. The basis for selecting investments should be the needs, temperament, and available resources of each individual or family. Experience has taught that the most appropriate investment for one person often is far less suited for someone else. Advice given in the media or from other investors unfamiliar with your particular situation adds to the confusion. In this article, we discuss choosing the most appropriate investments for your specific situation and how the process can be made easier by carefully considering, and answering, six questions.
authors.forename: Joel M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Blau
authors.forename: Ronald J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Paprocki
mesh_terms: D005376:Financial Management; D006801:Humans; D007182:Income; D007449:Investments; D010820:Physicians; D013660:Taxes