Why Market Recoveries Still Feel Risky Near Retirement

Why Market Recoveries Still Feel Risky Near Retirement

May 1, 2026 · 31 min

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Tim Wood discusses the emotional and financial risks associated with market recoveries as retirement approaches.

Market rebounds don’t always bring peace of mind—especially when retirement is getting close. In this episode, Tim Wood explains why inflation, volatility, and fear are causing many Americans to delay retirement, even after markets recover. The conversation breaks down the emotional and financial risks of staying fully exposed to the market, why rebalancing means more than just shifting investments, and how guaranteed income planning can change the way retirees think about risk. Tim also addr...

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