🎥 Episode 1: Are We in a Recession? And Why It Matters More to Retirees
Welcome to Episode 1 of Retirement in a Recession, a special 8-part video series designed to help pre-retirees, near-retirees, and those already in retirement make smarter financial decisions in uncertain economic times.
In this kickoff episode, I take a closer look at the question everyone’s asking:
👉 “Are we in a recession?”
Spoiler alert: We’re likely already at the beginning of one. And if you’re within 5–10 years of retirement, or already drawing income from your portfolio, this moment requires a different strategy than just "riding it out."
🧠 What You’ll Learn in Episode 1:
The real definition of a recession (not just the “two quarters of negative GDP” rule)
Why retirees can’t afford to wait for the market to rebound like younger investors can
A preview of the most dangerous retirement risk you’ve probably never heard of: Sequence of Return Risk
Why active management may be the medicine retirees need now
And yes—a little humor, including my best “Crespin the Great” impression (if you remember Johnny Carson, you’ll appreciate it)
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