In this conversation, Laurie Hancock and Deb Christiansen discuss the impact of the current economic landscape on the average investor and provide tips for navigating market volatility. They emphasize the importance of staying calm and not panicking during market downturns, as well as the benefits of having a solid retirement plan in place. The hosts also discuss the seven habits of highly effective people and how they can be applied to retirement planning. They encourage listeners to be proactive, begin with the end in mind, put first things first, think win-win, seek first to understand, then be understood, synergize, and sharpen the saw.  They also discuss the impact of macroeconomic factors, the need for psychological preparedness and emotional discipline, and the recent Social Security data breach. The hosts provide tips for leaving an inheritance for children without sacrificing one's retirement lifestyle and address a question about early 401k withdrawals.

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