When Headlines Hijack Your Retirement Plan

About this episode

Raj Shah and Rick Borek discuss how to maintain a retirement plan amidst market volatility and political noise.

Markets are swinging, headlines are loud, and many investors are reacting instead of planning. On this episode, Raj Shah and Rick Borek break down why market volatility, political noise, and sudden world events can derail retirement plans—and what to do instead. The conversation focuses on building an all‑weather financial strategy, protecting gains as portfolios grow, preparing in the critical years leading up to retirement, and balancing growth with stability. It’s a grounded discussion on planning through uncertainty without chasing headlines. For more information or to schedule a consultation with SC Wealth Advisors visit: scwealthadvisors.com Raj Shah and Rick Borek focus on wealth management, retirement planning, personal finance, taxes, estate planning and so much more. Combined, Raj and Rick have over 55 years of financial planning experience and are eager to help you retire in the most efficient manner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Raj Shah

Guest: Rick Borek

Topics covered

• retirement planning
• market volatility
• financial strategy
• wealth management
• personal finance

Keywords

• retirement
• investing
• financial planning
• market swings
• wealth management

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SC Wealth Advisors

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