In this episode of the Smart Wealth & Retirement Podcast, financial advisors and retirement planners Jim Martin & Casey Bibb of Martin Wealth Solutions discuss how investors can prepare mentally and financially for significant market downturns.

Jim and Casey walk through four important questions every investor should ask themselves before a major market decline occurs. They explain why emotional reactions during market volatility can lead to costly decisions and how thoughtful preparation can help investors stay disciplined when markets become turbulent.

By focusing on long-term strategy, risk tolerance, and proper planning, this episode helps listeners evaluate whether their current portfolio and retirement plan are built to withstand a significant market correction.

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Episode Breakdown

00:00 Introduction to Today’s Episode
01:28 Why market declines are inevitable
02:54 Why investors struggle during downturns
04:18 Question #1: How much volatility can you truly tolerate?
06:12 Question #2: Do you have a clear long-term plan?
08:04 Question #3: Is your portfolio properly diversified?
09:48 Question #4: Do you understand your time horizon?
11:36 The danger of emotional investing during downturns
13:14 How preparation improves investor behavior
14:50 Stress-testing your retirement plan
16:20 Key takeaways for market resilience

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