Historically, September is the stock market's weakest month—is your portfolio built to withstand the autumn choppiness? On this episode of The Retirement Spectrum, advisor Alan Cohen explores strategies to safeguard your retirement against seasonal volatility, rising inflation, and potential Social Security reductions. Discover how dividend-growing stocks and buffered investments can maintain growth while mitigating downside risk. Plus, learn how to avoid the "10-year tax trap" hidden inside inherited IRAs. Don't rely on luck—get actionable insights to keep your retirement plan on track no matter how the market swings.

To learn more about Alan and the team at Spectrum Wealth Partners, go to www.spectrumwp.com.

Historically, September is the stock market's weakest month&mdash;is your portfolio built to withstand the autumn choppiness? On this episode of The Retirement Spectrum, advisor Alan Cohen explores strategies to safeguard your retirement against seasonal volatility, rising inflation, and potential Social Security reductions. Discover how dividend-growing stocks and buffered investments can maintain growth while mitigating downside risk. Plus, learn how to avoid the "10-year tax trap" hidden inside inherited IRAs. Don't rely on luck&mdash;get actionable insights to keep your retirement plan on track no matter how the market swings.
To learn more about Alan and the team at Spectrum Wealth Partners, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.spectrumwp.com/">www.spectrumwp.com</a>.

“The Retirement Spectrum with Alan Cohen” is a true Philadelphia look at the issues of retirement. Alan was born and raised in Philly and even named his company after one of his favorite places in the world: The Spectrum. Alan calls himself “a recovering stockbroker” – after spending years helping people accumulate wealth, he is now focused on helping people protect, grow, and use that wealth in retirement. Our podcast topics range from understanding the stock market, advice on 401(k)s, Social Security, tax planning, and more. And you may hear a mention of Springsteen now and then as Alan has seen Bruce over 200 times! Retirement offers a vast array of ways to plan for and enjoy this exciting part of your life. It truly is a Retirement Spectrum.

“The Retirement Spectrum with Alan Cohen” is a true Philadelphia look at the issues of retirement. Alan was born and raised in Philly and even named his company after one of his favorite places in the world: The Spectrum. Alan calls himself “a recovering stockbroker” – after spending years helping people accumulate wealth, he is now focused on helping people protect, grow, and use that wealth in retirement. Our podcast topics range from understanding the stock market, advice on 401(k)s, Social Security, tax planning, and more. And you may hear a mention of Springsteen now and then as Alan has seen Bruce over 200 times! Retirement offers a vast array of ways to plan for and enjoy this exciting part of your life. It truly is a Retirement Spectrum.

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Hope Isn't a Strategy: Protecting Your Portfolio Against Autumn Market Dip

Navigating today’s volatile market requires playing defense to secure your financial future. In this episode of The Retirement Spectrum, Alan Cohen breaks down strategies for building a resilient portfolio capable of withstanding market pullbacks. Learn how to generate dependable retirement income using dividend-growth stocks, corporate bonds, and buffered investments. Alan also explores the financial risks of early retirement, addresses inflation and healthcare costs, and offers practical steps to transition from accumulating wealth to creating a reliable monthly paycheck.

To learn more about Alan and the team at Spectrum Wealth Partners, go to www.spectrumwp.com.

Navigating today&rsquo;s volatile market requires playing defense to secure your financial future. In this episode of The Retirement Spectrum, Alan Cohen breaks down strategies for building a resilient portfolio capable of withstanding market pullbacks. Learn how to generate dependable retirement income using dividend-growth stocks, corporate bonds, and buffered investments. Alan also explores the financial risks of early retirement, addresses inflation and healthcare costs, and offers practical steps to transition from accumulating wealth to creating a reliable monthly paycheck.
To learn more about Alan and the team at Spectrum Wealth Partners, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.spectrumwp.com/">www.spectrumwp.com</a>.

Retirement Paychecks: Transforming Your Savings into Lasting Income

Market volatility, rising interest rates, and inflation can turn what should be an exciting milestone into a source of financial anxiety. On The Retirement Spectrum, wealth manager Alan Cohen breaks down the shift toward defensive investing and the changing role of annuities in modern portfolios. From addressing the realities of Social Security to structuring predictable income streams, he offers clear strategies designed to help retirees navigate risk. Learn how comprehensive financial planning can replace uncertainty with confidence, ensuring you thrive throughout your retirement years.

To learn more about Alan and the team at Spectrum Wealth Partners, go to www.spectrumwp.com.

Market volatility, rising interest rates, and inflation can turn what should be an exciting milestone into a source of financial anxiety. On The Retirement Spectrum, wealth manager Alan Cohen breaks down the shift toward defensive investing and the changing role of annuities in modern portfolios. From addressing the realities of Social Security to structuring predictable income streams, he offers clear strategies designed to help retirees navigate risk. Learn how comprehensive financial planning can replace uncertainty with confidence, ensuring you thrive throughout your retirement years.
To learn more about Alan and the team at Spectrum Wealth Partners, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.spectrumwp.com/">www.spectrumwp.com</a>.

Beyond the Stock Market: Is Your Retirement Strategy Built to Last?

Navigating the transition from accumulating wealth to drawing a retirement paycheck requires an entirely new financial blueprint. On this episode of The Retirement Spectrum, 40-year financial veteran Alan Cohen explores critical market shifts, rising government debt, and strategies for protecting your portfolio. Learn how to mitigate sequence of returns risk through dividend-growing stocks and protective growth annuities, optimize your taxes using Roth conversions, and avoid common traps when taking distributions. Discover practical steps to transition seamlessly into your distribution phase and ensure your hard-earned assets comfortably support your ideal retirement lifestyle.

To learn more about Alan and the team at Spectrum Wealth Partners, go to www.spectrumwp.com.

Navigating the transition from accumulating wealth to drawing a retirement paycheck requires an entirely new financial blueprint. On this episode of The Retirement Spectrum, 40-year financial veteran Alan Cohen explores critical market shifts, rising government debt, and strategies for protecting your portfolio. Learn how to mitigate sequence of returns risk through dividend-growing stocks and protective growth annuities, optimize your taxes using Roth conversions, and avoid common traps when taking distributions. Discover practical steps to transition seamlessly into your distribution phase and ensure your hard-earned assets comfortably support your ideal retirement lifestyle.
To learn more about Alan and the team at Spectrum Wealth Partners, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.spectrumwp.com/">www.spectrumwp.com</a>.

Hope Isn't a Strategy: Protecting Your Portfolio Against Autumn Market Dip

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