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Patience may be your ally when it comes to stock market investment.

Sudden episodes of volatility on Wall Street can be jarring after periods of steady gains. When these episodes happen, they can cause concern. You may think: "What should I do? Should I do something different? Should I get out of the market?"

Avoid these situations, if you can.

Pursuing your retirement dreams is challenging enough without making some common, and very avoidable, mistakes. Here are eight big mistakes to steer clear of, if possible.

Lorie Konish | @LorieKonish

Published 9:05 AM ET Mon, 9 July 2018  Updated 4:58 PM ET Mon, 9 July 2018CNBC.com

by Edward A. Haman, Esq.
Freelance Writer and Author

Whether it's a life insurance policy, a bank account, securities account, retirement account, trust, or other asset, designating contingent beneficiaries can avoid probate and help accomplish your estate planning goals.

 A post-secondary degree is essential to earn a foothold in the workforce. 

The short answer is yes, in a number of ways. However, rather than just take it at face value, a closer examination of the two different types of investments will reveal how they differ in the amount of safety investors should expect from each. 

These are the obstacles we all face in trying to achieve our financial goals:

Remember way back to your first paycheck. The moment you open the envelope anticipating the windfall when all your hard work pays off. Then, like a swift kick to your gut, realty hits. Your takeaway earnings are almost always way lower than what you expected.

Congratulations Newlyweds! Your fresh union symbolizes a new beginning facing the world. But before the glow of wedded bliss wears, it’s crucial to talk about finances.