Local expert explains the stock market impacts of COVID-19

The stock market has been in a precipitous decline since concerns about the new coronavirus first started circulating.

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-the dow suffered its worst week since 2008.

If somebody doesn't have money invested in the stock market, how does this affect them?

-how does something like the pandemic create such a freefall in the stock market?

-if the slide continues, what else might the government be able to do to stimulate growth?

-what's your best piece of advice to people right now?

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