Volatility Isn’t the Enemy—Reacting to It Is

From The Retirement Solution by Jon Hicks

March 29, 2026 · 48 min

About this episode

Jon Hicks discusses how market volatility can create opportunities and the importance of planning over reacting to news.

Headlines feel chaotic—but are they telling the whole story? In this past weekend’s radio show, Jon Hicks breaks down how market volatility, inflation fears, and rising oil prices can reshape opportunity rather than erase it. The conversation explores why volatility isn’t the real threat, how retirement spending habits can go wrong early, and what myths still trip people up around Social Security, healthcare costs, and withdrawal strategies. The episode also dives into tax planning concepts, including Roth conversions, and why flexibility and planning matter more than reacting to today’s news. Schedule your complimentary appointment today: RetirementSolutionShow.com   Follow us on social media: YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Host: Jon Hicks

Topics covered

market volatility
retirement spending
Social Security myths
healthcare costs
withdrawal strategies
tax planning
Roth conversions

Keywords

market volatility
inflation
oil prices
retirement planning
tax planning
Roth conversions
Social Security
healthcare costs

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