What the election means for your finances

Justin Farmer analyzed Wall Street's post-election tumble as the Dow slid 1,000 points and the Nasdaq sank over 4 percent. Market data shows the S&P 500 has risen 12 months after every midterm election since 1950 as Washington gridlock creates policy predictability. Advisors suggest investors with cash on the sidelines treat tech-heavy sell-offs as long-term buying opportunities.