While a range of publications are predicting the next financial implosion, there's reason to be optimistic as an investor in this market. The Wall Street Journal's recent article, "3 Reasons It's A Good Time To Be An Investor," highlights why you should count yourself lucky to be investing in this economy. Chief among their reasons is that there are now more investing options than ever before, investing is now cheaper than it's been in quite some time, and there's a way to maximize your tax benefits by building a tax-efficient portfolio.
To read more about each of these reasons, check out the Wall Street Journal's article.