So, you took the plunge. You steeled yourself, got your accounts in order, and bought a house – congratulations! Buying a home is a big step that can have a major impact on your future financial security. But it’s not a “one and done” deal – purchasing a house is just the start of your homeownership journey.

Stocks fell on Friday for their eighth weekly loss out of the last nine, as a stronger than expected report on U.S. nonfarm payrolls suggested the labor market remains strong enough for the Federal Reserve to raise rates quickly.

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After eight weeks of decline, the Dow Jones Index bounced back sharply with a 6.2% gain last week, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq climbed 6.5% and 6.8%, respectively.

Financial markets extended their year-to-date slide this week with the S&P 500 on track for its seventh consecutive week of losses and approaching a 20% “bear market” drawdown level with the index now down over 18% below its high.