Stock prices are continuing to surge, with the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) up by around 19% over the past 12 months, as of this writing. But no bull market can last forever, and we're bound to face a downturn eventually.
According to many investors, that slump could be coming sooner rather than later. A whopping 80% of Americans are at least somewhat concerned about the onset of a recession, a December 2025 survey from financial association MDRT found.
While it's unclear whether we'll face a recession, crash, or bear market in 2026, it never hurts to prepare your finances accordingly. And if a downturn is around the corner, there's one all-too-common mistake to avoid right now.
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