When markets swing and headlines fuel uncertainty, pressing pause without a plan can quietly reshape your retirement outcome. On this episode, Kevin Madden breaks down why taking withdrawals during market dips can magnify long-term risk and explores how written retirement planning helps address common fears like running out of money. The discussion covers income timing, market volatility, diversification, and blending growth with stability as retirees transition from accumulation to distribution—all with an emphasis on understanding trade-offs and building clarity around income needs over time.
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When “Dumb Money” Shows Up: Reading the Real Market Signals
14:21

Why Market Headlines Can Wreck a Retirement Plan
17:19

Taxes, Turbulence, and the Retirement Paycheck
15:26