Feeling like the stock market is a high-stakes game of pinball lately? Not sure how to steady your hand when it comes to retirement accounts? In this episode, we tackle the rollercoaster of market volatility with actionable strategies to keep your retirement plans on track. Learn how to create an Investment Policy Statement, whether a Roth IRA still deserves a spot in your portfolio, and smart ways to withdraw from retirement funds without triggering costly mistakes. Plus, discover why trying to time the market is like predicting the weather with a Magic 8-Ball.
Doug shares a tale involving a Chinese couple and some financial advice that’s worth sticking around for. Whether you’re building financial independence or refining your retirement strategy, this episode has you covered.
What We Cover Today:
- Market Rollercoaster Madness: Stock, Bitcoin, and why patience pays off.
- Creating an Investment Policy Statement: Stay calm and strategy on.
- Listener Q&A: Chris from Georgia asks about retirement withdrawals.
- Roth IRA Reboot: Is it still a go-to for your portfolio?
- Financial Headlines: Why tuning out the noise can save your sanity.
- Trivia Time with Doug: A historical nugget tied to financial wisdom.
Highlights from the Episode:
- Market Volatility Analysis: Stocks and Bitcoin – what’s up, what’s down, and what you should do about it.
- Listener Question: Tapping retirement accounts – the dos, don’ts, and what-ifs.
- Investment Philosophy: Why having a policy statement is the ultimate stress reliever.
- TikTok Minute: A social media take that’ll have you rethinking the advice you see online.
- New Year’s Resolutions: Money nicknames, quirky goals, and strategies for staying on track.
- Closing Remarks: Key takeaways to help guide your financial decisions.
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
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Tune in now and take the first step toward turning market madness into financial confidence.
Enjoy!
Our Headline
Doug’s Trivia
- What’s the name of the classic horror movie from 1974 in which Linda Blair starred?
Better call Saul…Sehy & OG
- Stacker Chris has a question about what is the best order to tap your accounts in retirement – pre-tax, Roth, and taxable?
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Written by: Kevin Bailey
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