After the first increase to the federal funds rate in three years following the September Fed meeting , you're probably looking closely at your holdings, as well as across the market, for stocks to avoid as interest rates rise.

With inflation issues still persistent and a clear desire from the central bank to stabilize prices, the future likely includes higher rates. Naturally, that will disrupt both stock and bond markets.

If you're focused on long-term growth, obviously you shouldn't abandon the market altogether because of short-term volatility prompted by uncertainty about interest rates.

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