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Is passive investing the new rule of thumb?

A screen displays financial news on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange. (Seth Wenig/AP)
A screen displays financial news on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange. (Seth Wenig/AP)

2022 was a rough year for stocks and bonds. Given the volatility of the market, some consumers may wonder whether passive investing is still the best rule of thumb.

CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger tells us.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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