How I Let Doom-and-Gloom Gurus Ruin My Retirement — And Why You Shouldn’t Make the Same Mistake.

Don’t worry so much about the apocalypse, it is probably not coming to you.

Ah, the stock market. The land of endless opportunities where fortunes are made, and dreams come true — or so they say. If you’re like me, though, the very thought of investing has probably sent you spiraling into a pit of anxiety more times than you care to admit. And why? Because every time you even consider dipping a toe into those investment waters, there’s always that one “doom-and-gloom” guru screaming from the rooftops, “The end is near! Sell everything! The sky is falling!”

I’ll admit it: I used to be a *total* scaredy-cat when it came to investing. And boy, do I regret it.

The “Coulda-Shoulda-Woulda” Blues

Let me paint you a picture. Years ago, before I was “forcibly retired” (a polite way of saying, “Hey, we don’t need you anymore, but thanks for all the…