The headlines and talking heads painted a very bleak picture last week as the market went through its first significant bout of volatility in two years. But at Keen on Retirement I'm not trying to scare you into clicking on another link or sticking around through the next commercial break. We want to give folks our honest perspective on what's really going on in the markets and the state of the economy's fundamentals.

So, on today's show, we take a clear-eyed, long-term look at the recent market fluctuations and key economic indicators, explain some of the reasons for Wall Street's jitters, and discuss the potential effects on your portfolio.