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1 Above all, be sure to weigh all . your alternatives carefully before taking any action.
2 Consider buying quality stocks • and equity mutual funds at today's exceptional prices. Many companies are buying back their own shares because they recognize the unusual values now available.
3 Some stocks and equity mutual . funds will recover faster than others. Economic and portfolio considerations may have changed because
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