Strangely enough, there are a handful of things that are easier to do when the stock market is down.
According to Business Insider, borrowing can get cheaper when interest rates are low.
It might be a good time to consolidate debt, finance a car, or borrow money for other reason.
If time is on your side, it's a great time to buy stocks.
Using the principle of dollar cost averaging, stocks are expected to rebound eventually.
Finally, resist the urge to dump all your stocks in a panic.
Finally, it's a good time to sit down and focus on some of the often-overlooked parts of financial planning — things like tax prep, estate planning, wills, and insurance.