Sequence of Returns Risk: Don’t Risk Your Retirement

By David Baughier | November 9, 2018 |
This is the header image for the Fiology lesson Sequence of Returns Risk: Don't Risk Your Retirement. The image depicts a sign that indicates warning, there may be trouble ahead, proceed with caution to indicate we need to be aware of the risks returns, positive or negative, can have on our intentions to retire early and stay retired.

Sequence of returns risk is a concept that often goes unnoticed during the retirement planning phase, yet it has a significant impact on financial security in retirement. This risk becomes particularly important when retirees begin drawing down from their savings. The sequence in which market returns occur can make or break a retirement income strategy,…

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