April 02, 2025

Weathering Market Downturns: EDU #2514

1 hour 5 minutes

Chris’s Description

Jim and I talk about how market downturns—like the one we’re seeing now—can cause people to second-guess their plans, even when they’re well prepared. We walk through how our Secure Retirement Income Process is designed to provide structure and clarity during volatile times, and explain how proper positioning can help you maintain perspective.

Jim’s “Pithy” Description

Chris and I are back this week with a timely conversation—because if you’ve looked at the headlines lately, you’d think the sky is falling. “Boomers in Trouble,” “Retirement Fears,” you name it. Meanwhile, the S&P is down about eight and a half percent from its recent high, and you’d think it was 2008 all over again. I get it. Even folks with millions in savings start to feel uneasy when their statements show a dip. Especially if you’re newly retired and that paycheck just stopped coming.

So we took a step back and talked through why I built the Secure Retirement Income Process and the See Through Portfolio in the first place. It’s not about chasing returns—it’s about helping you see your money clearly. Which dollars are for next year? Which ones are for twenty years from now? That clarity matters. Especially when fear starts knocking.

And yes, I go on a bit of a rant (a productive one!) about how headlines prey on emotions, how panic can sabotage your go-go years, and how, if you’re not careful, you’ll rob yourself of the very fun you saved all those years to enjoy. I even share a new addition to my own bucket list—a historical tour through Italy, inspired by my latest deep dive into Roman history. You think I’m putting that off because the market’s down eight percent? Not a chance!

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