How to Prepare for Retirement During Turbulent Times

How to Prepare for Retirement During Turbulent Times

April 20, 2026 · 24 min · Season 3 · Episode 8

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Timothy Pope discusses how airline pilots can prepare for retirement during market turbulence.

In this episode, our host, Certified Financial Planner™ and GA pilot, Timothy Pope, breaks down how airline pilots should prepare for retirement during periods of market turbulence, particularly within the final five years before leaving the workforce. He explains the shift from accumulation to retirement readiness, and why volatile markets don’t require a new philosophy, but a more disciplined and coordinated approach. The episode focuses on structuring your portfolio appropriately, avoiding...

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