Nations war, oil prices fluctuate, and state leaders weigh measures that could seriously impact businesses. Do they have enough cash set aside for emergencies or to take advantage of falling prices? Or does market volatility amid political uncertainties mean that investors need to completely rethink their long-term strategies? To help guide worried investors, members from the Forbes Finance Council offer this advice:All photos courtesy of Forbes Councils members. If you're investing and have a financial plan in place with allocations that align with your long-term goals, the rest out.

Source: Forbes August 15, 2017 12:56 UTC