Frogman points well made and I think a better tone than some of what is often used here. At least some real discussion can take place and help out some of the new guys with small families etc to make some informed personal decisions. My issue was with the scare mongering and hyperbole that is often trashed out here often in response to some genuine expressed concerns and vulnerable people. We have no control over the press and manipulations of the international press, look back at Y2k coverage, SARS, 911 etc. We are a group of professionals remember who are trained to deal with emergencies. If this is a global emergency then we should employ the same level headed tactics and ensure we are well informed and inform those with facts rather than panic and scare tactics.
Not sure if selling up and investing saved cash from management fees etc and investing in the stockmarkets is the solution just now though...then again, maybe this is exactly the time to buy...the fact is who knows? At my age the only thing I can say gives the best return on investment and is within our control is our health and relationships. Loose them and it doesn't matter what seat one is in or the value of their house or stocks....and fear and STRESS by the way does the biggest damage to both.