Doug and Carl discuss the challenges of retiring during a market downturn. They delve into the significance of Sequence of Returns Risk & inflation then propose strategies for financial management during recessions, such as cutting expenses, maintaining cash reserves, adjusting withdrawals, part-time work, and re-evaluating investments.
Note: This is a rebroadcast of MHFI episode 133
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0:00 Introduction
4:11 Introduction 2
9:29 Taylor Swift
14:28 Retiring during a recession
18:37 Sequence of returns risk & inflation
23:11 Mitigating Sequence of Returns Risk & inflation
28:51 Other strategies for a downturn
34:28 First decade matters the most
38:43 Blooper- Failed quote
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