09.01.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
About this episode
Wes Moss discusses the importance of retiring sooner and the risks associated with market downturns for new retirees.
In this episode, Wes shares why retiring as soon as possible is more critical than most people realize. He highlights why waiting too long can cost you the best, most active years of your life, and explains how the Retire Sooner Method helps you shave years off your career so you can enjoy true freedom while you still have the energy to use it. Also, Wes tackles one of the biggest threats facing new retirees today: Sequence of Returns Risk. Even in a strong market, market downturns in the first few years of retirement can drastically alter your long-term wealth. Through a side-by-side example of two retirees with identical 5% average returns, Wes demonstrates how early negative returns during active withdrawals can leave one person with nearly a million dollars less than the other. You'll gain a clear understanding of why timing matters just as much as average returns, along with practical steps to adjust early withdrawal strategies and safeguard your nest egg against market volatility. Mentioned on the show: Understanding The Biggest Risk to New Retirees (Sequence of Return Risk) All this and more on the September 1, 2026, Ask an Advisor episode of the Clark Howard podcast…
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