When the news makes you anxious about your finances, 'Do not move your money at all,' financial therapist says

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The latest government shutdown that began on Oct. 1 may reasonably raise stress levels for many Americans. But that doesn't mean it's a good time to make money moves like changes to your investment portfolio or major revisions to your long-term financial plan. "It's common for people to second-guess their financial decisions when uncertainty arises, but reacting out of fear often causes more harm than good," Brent Schutte, chief investment officer at Northwestern Mutual , says. "While the