There are a number of risks that can affect your retirement savings and plans. Some common risks to consider include:
1. Investment risk: The value of your retirement savings can fluctuate based on the performance of your investments. If the investments you have chosen underperform, it could impact the amount of money you have available for retirement.
2. Inflation risk: The purchasing power of your retirement savings may be eroded over time due to inflation.
3. Longevity risk: You may live longer than you expect, which could result in your retirement savings running out before you die.
Showing 50 results of 437
It can be hard to let go of stocks that have served you well, especially when a hefty tax bill results. What are the options when holding on becomes too risky?
When it comes to a confident retirement, what if the biggest risk isn't running out of money, but waiting too long to enjoy it? As part of our "Freedom After 50" series, author Mike Drak explores: Why...
The most important aspect of investing is not returns; it's risk management. And that is important to think about when investing in bonds. The post How to Invest in Bonds appeared first on The White C...
REITs can offer high dividend yields and passive income for retirees, but they come with risks. Do real estate investment trusts belong in your portfolio?
I critique the popular investment strategy known as Risk Parity, noting that it is filled with misconceptions and inefficiencies. The author argues that recent performance has been disappointing, espe...
Hi, I am 60yo married looking to retire within the next couple of years. My house is paid off and per Zillow would likely sell for around $1M. I live in Seattle. I had a recent realization that I coul...
Everyone says to "invest for the long term," but what does that actually mean when you're approaching or living in retirement? As part of our "By the Numbers" series, in this episode, you'll learn: Wh...
When looking for a contractor or a financial adviser, hiring based only on price is risky. These questions will help you find the right person for the job.
July 27, 2026 – Welcome back to a new part of my Safe Withdrawal Rate Series. In my 10-year quest to study safe withdrawal strategies and find ways to hedge or at least alleviate Sequence of Return Ri...
Free retirement training for people within 10 years of retirement and $1M+ saved. Watch “The Sequoia System Training” here: https://youtu.be/7lpp3XXiDyQ ======================= Two people retire on th...
$1,440,000 sounds like the finish line. For a lot of people it's actually where a brand new problem starts, one nobody warns you about before you get there. I've sat across the table from hundreds of ...
The most underestimated risk in retirement may be the one your financial plan can't prevent — the cognitive decline that happens when your mind isn't challenged.
Adviser Intel contributors have been discussing the risks of letting your spouse handle the family finances. How much do you know?
When thinking about where to retire, most seniors don’t think about fraud risks. But fraud is a growing threat to retirement security.
Powers of attorney are powerful estate planning tools, often signed without full consideration, yet they carry significant risk of abuse.
Does your retirement plan account for increasing healthcare costs and longevity? It's time to stop focusing on market returns and take a more complete approach.
If you're the only child of aging parents, decisions about care and financial affairs may fall to you. These are the risks — and the conversations to have now.
Planning for retirement can feel overwhelming, especially as you approach the transition from earning a paycheck to relying on your savings. The early phase of retirement brings unique challenges, and...
Episode 527 00:00 Introduction 00:51 Notification of when I buy or sell a stock 01:28 Learn to identify stock trading patterns during a crisis 02:45 Stock Market rotation from Risk On to Risk Off 03:4...
I've sat with 100 retirees, and the biggest regret almost never has anything to do with a bad investment. It's something I call the momentum trap. At 62, every single signal tells you to keep going, a...
We are still working - planning to retire very early next year. I'm at FRA; my husband will be in a couple of months. We are not yet taking SS or Medicare. With our income, we will certainly hit the I...
Today, I'm excited to welcome Dr. Phil Pearlman to the podcast. Phil is the founder of the Pearl Institute, a clinical psychologist, former financial executive, and one of the leading voices exploring...
Your greatest investment risk may not be missing the market, but relying on your ability to identify the small handful of stocks that become the next big winners. As part of our "By the Numbers" serie...
This week Roger explains why rebalancing is one of the most important disciplines in retirement planning. In the Retirement Toolkit, he explores the difference between a traditional investment allocat...
As retirement approaches, you need to shift focus from simply saving money to creating a plan for reliable retirement income while also protecting your wealth.
You can hit your number, be fully financially ready, hand in your notice, and still end up miserable. Or worse, running out of money. In 15 years as a retirement advisor, I've watched it happen again ...
Some investments will need to last your entire life—or you risk having them cost you plenty in money or time. The post 4 Financial Assets That Will Cost You If You Don’t Hold Until Death appeared firs...
This podcast episode discusses the Rule of 55 retirement strategy, as well as listener questions about the risks of linking financial accounts to budgeting apps like YNAB, strategies for optimizing Tr...
This week Roger talks about one of the biggest challenges retirees face today: information overload. He explains why more information doesn't always lead to better decisions and why building a great r...
Total market bond funds aren't inherently safe investments. What investors and their advisers need to consider before adding them to a healthy portfolio.
Schedule a Free Financial Assessment with an experienced professional: https://bit.ly/YMYWassessC The margin loan debate continues today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 589. Jack and Jill r...
Private equity is finding its way into 401(k)s, but the risks (or benefits) for you may depend on how close you are to retirement. Here's what to look out for.
Preventive health spending is a type of risk management that can lower future costs while protecting your health and your money. Here's how it works.
Are you feeling a little more anxious than usual about your money? Given everything that's happening in the world right now, that's perfectly understandable. What concerns me is the rising number of A...
Households often have assets they expect to use during retirement that are not level streams of income, as well as expenses that are not expected to recur every year. These items need special handling...
This week Roger explores the idea of "digging where your feet are" and how focusing on what you can do today can reduce anxiety about the future and regret about the past. In the Retirement Toolkit, h...
When considering an assisted living facility for your loved one, look for these red flags before signing a contract. Cost-cutting can have a disastrous impact.
Private credit funds, real estate deals, hedge funds and venture capital allocations aren't available to everyone, but can also carry extra costs and risks.
Europe's deadly heat wave and dangerous U.S. temperatures reveal a new retirement risk and question: whether the place you call home is prepared to support a longer life?
Schedule a Free Financial Assessment with an experienced professional: https://bit.ly/YMYWassessC Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA spitball for three people planning for early retirement and...
Geographic Arbitrage is the most underrated risk-management tool in early retirement, and could help you shave years off your FI journey! Read more → The post Your ZIP Code Is a Bigger FIRE Lever Than...
You'd assume retiring with $10 million is a hundred times better than retiring with $100,000. It isn't. And the reason is stranger than you'd think. Because the size of your portfolio barely tells you...
To ensure a fulfilling retirement, view longevity as an opportunity and maintain a balanced portfolio that accepts some risk while planning for substantial costs.
The 60/40 split could leave substantial portfolios exposed if stocks and bonds decline simultaneously. Accredited investors must take a new approach.
We have recently received inquiries as to how to use Copilot to implement the Actuarial Approach. Copilot can use different data sources to provide reasonable results, but we recommend that you provid...
Many older savers are breaking the "golden rule" of retirement investing. Is your 401(k) taking on too much risk?
Thanks to sequence of returns risk, the investing strategy that helped you accumulate a healthy sum for your retirement can work against you once you quit work.
There are 10 things sitting in your life right now that are quietly draining your retirement. Most people never notice them. This isn't the usual save more, buy more advice. After 15 years of helping ...
The sandwich generation risks its own retirement by supporting parents and children. Protecting savings, planning, and setting boundaries ensures long term stability.
This week, a simple quote about wasting time sparks a deeper conversation about why retirement isn't meant to be endlessly optimized. In the Retirement Toolbox, we compare mutual funds and ETFs, explo...