It seems we are navigating unchartered waters in today's economy. Big market drops, school and business closings and cancellations all over the country all in this digital age of social media and the 24/7 news cycle, so what we hope to accomplish in this show is take some time to focus on what we can control in a world of chaos.

When people think about a market crash, their mind immediately goes back to 2008. Truthfully, though, markets have been volatile more recently, and the impact it can have on a retirement plan can’t be ignored. Think back for a second to August and then again to October. Trade and tariff wars, major slowdowns in the economies of Germany and China, the prospect of further actions by the Federal Reserve all contributed their fair share to at least the perception of the market roller coaster action. Yet, no matter the year, no one can really tell when we’re in a bull market or bear market until we’re already well entrenched. So how are investors to cope with this possibly unsettling information? Working with a financial advisor, we believe those who are in an accumulation stage of life should continue to invest with patience and calm, keeping in mind that what comes down usually goes back up. However, for those in or nearing retirement, who may not have the time to wait for the downs to go up, they may want to consider additional strategies to help reduce the risk of stock market volatility.

Jen and Brad sit down to discuss about the volatility we have seen and it's something that unfortunately can make us a little bit uncomfortable especially where we are in life.

How some people approach their investments and their risk today.

You work hard for your money, so make it work for you. You don’t want it to be the other way around, where you’re being controlled by your impulses and sometimes bad habits. Learn these helpful money practices to not only get you to retirement, but through it as well.