Investors greeted Trump’s election victory, as well as the sweep of Congress, with enthusiasm. Promises about deregulation, pro-business policies and tax cuts made investors anxious to get into market gains early. However, the exuberance is waning as folks remember we still have a lot unresolved.

Saving for your retirement is investing like a tortoise. A long slow grind, with minor bumps, but you eventually get to your retirement savings goal. That’s good investing. However, it’s not the only way to use your investing dollars. Some stocks can increase in value quickly and provide short-term profits.

Northern Virginia is considered by some to be the data center capital of the world. It is considered the largest data center market not only in the United States, but globally. And with Donald Trump’s victory, the market is going to get even busier.

Tensions are running high, and the country is as divided as it has been in modern times. But you can’t let fear make decisions for you … and especially not about your money.