Mount Pleasant Magazine March/April 2021

79 www. ReadMPM. com | www. VOICE forRea l Es tate. com | www.MountPl easantBu i l der s . com Investing During Uncertain Times Two Cents from the Experts A mid a bevy of unstable events, like a global pandemic, the tipping of the scales of power in the political arena, social unrest, employment uncertainties and a slew of other 2020-borne calamities, it’s very understandable to contemplate burying your life savings in a jar in the backyard in case things inevitably continue hitting the fan. Yet, silver linings abound, if only you can see beyond the now. Don’t go looking for the perfect jar to bury your nest egg quite yet – one good thing that could arise from the 2020-2021 circus is the possibility of improving your financial footing through investing. “There are a lot of uncertainties; the world has always had uncertainties; yet the stock market continues to do well overall,” said Karl Riner, senior vice president and branch manager of UBS Financial Services in Mount Pleasant. There are several factors, Riner continued, that have the potential to drive the market higher. “People are anticipating a fairly decent stimulus package – that money will find its way back into the market and into the economy. Also, with the rollout of the vaccination process — as more people get vaccinated, they will gain confidence and get out there and spend.” Georgia French, a senior vice president and wealth manager of UBS Financial Services in Mount Pleasant, BY ANNE SHULER TOOLE finances