Forget the career media pundits and prognosticators. To get a read on what the future holds for stocks and the possibility of a significant pullback, the author of today’s article looks at “what some of the most reputable, well-studied money managers and academics in the business are saying….” So what are these individuals – including Vanguard Chairman & CEO William McNabb and a professor of finance at The Wharton School – forecasting in terms of lower returns going forward? What five steps does the author recommend taking to prepare your portfolio for lower returns or a bear market? CLICK HERE to read more.