Britain's leaving the EU. What should I do with my money?
The 39-year-old remembers sitting at her desk checking her retirement account when market crashed in 2008.
Whether it's the downturn in the stock market or the increase in global uncertainty, these events are a reminder of the need for a thoughtful financial plan, said Mark Hamrick, senior economic analyst for Bankrate.com.
If you don't have a financial adviser, look for information on the right investment choices for you with your retirement plan company.
The Federal Reserve has been slow to raise interest rates due to concerns over global economic instability, and the U.K. vote makes it even less likely the Fed will act soon.
Anxious investors seeking the relative safety of U.S. bonds sent prices for the 10-year Treasury note sharply higher.
In turn, that pulled the yield on the notes lower Friday.
Because long-term mortgage rates tend to track the yield on notes, mortgage rates may fall further.
The Brexit could also indirectly benefit other borrowers if the Fed holds off on raising the central bank's key benchmark interest rate.
When that rate goes up, it can raise short-term borrowing costs for banks, and that can ultimately lead to higher rates on things such as credit cards, home equity loans and credit lines.