Should You Retire During a Volatile Market?

How Money Works

Plenty of people have concerns about stock market volatility, a potential recession on the horizon, and fears for the economy right now. Retiring in a down market can feel like stepping onto a shaky bridge, but with the right structure, it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, Craig and Cameron unpack strategies for financial stability and peace of mind- like smart diversification and tuning out the media noise- even when the headlines are shouting panic.

They cover how to build a resilient portfolio using the “three-bucket” strategy, how to plan for consistent income even if the market drops, and why risk, volatility, and media noise don’t have to define your retirement. You’ll also hear a powerful real-world example of how sequence-of-return risk can derail a plan and what to do instead.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

📉 The real risk of retiring during a downturn

📊 Understanding the risk in your portfolio

🧠 Control what you can and ignore the noise

🛡️ Real-world strategies for building a resilient income plan

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