October is typically a tough month for the stock market. Is the recent volatility worse than normal or do we just all have investor Alzheimer’s?

Summary: Yesterday’s positive to negative move was a prime example of what has been driving the recent rapid volatility increase; investor Alzheimer’s. Investors have gotten so used to going from bottom left to top right that many forgot what a normal market looks like, but is the stock market really that bad? Also: • Putting slowed growth in perspective • Year-end tax projections • Logical and illogical fears driving future markets • Maximizing benefits from medical expenses • Retiring in a down