Let’s not sugarcoat it: volatility is the price of admission in the stock market. And lately, that ticket’s been pricier than usual. Between inflation jitters, interest rate whiplash, and economic data that can’t decide if we’re heading toward recession or another soft landing rerun, investors are understandably hesitant. The knee-jerk reaction? Sit on cash. Wait it out. Be “prudent.” But here’s the problem with prudence in its purest form—it often disguises itself as paralysis. I get it. Cash feels safe. It doesn’t scream, it doesn’t plunge 5% in a day, and it doesn’t tank your portfolio overnight. But let’s be clear: cash is not a wealth-building strategy. It’s a holding pattern. And in today’s environment, where some of the best dividend-paying companies are trading at fire-sale prices, sitting in cash is the equivalent of watching filet mignon being marked down and deciding you’d rather nibble on rice cakes. That’s why I’m putting cash to work—strategically, deliberately, and wi...