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#353 - What Are the Chances We Have a Market Crash, and How Do I Protect Myself?

#353 - What Are the Chances We Have a Market Crash, and How Do I Protect Myself?

This is a time of year when many people give thanks for what they have. On this episode of Retirement Answer Man, I explore the definition of thankfulness and gratitude with our Rock Retirement Club retirement coach, BW. He even brings us 5 tips that can help us to cultivate gratitude on a regular basis.

Tanya Nichols joins me again to help answer listener questions. You’ll learn what you can do if you are worried about a market crash, what to do if you think you are too old for long-term care insurance, and we’ll discuss Roth conversions from a 403B. Press play now to join me to hear the answers to listener questions and more.

PodcastsRoger WhitneyNovember 25, 2020stock market, Tanya Nichols, Kevin Lyles

A Special Commentary on This Week's Markets

A Special Commentary on This Week's Markets

PodcastsGuest UserMarch 13, 2020stock market, covid, coronavirus

#233 - You Asked: Investing for Retirement “Given This Market”

#233 - You Asked: Investing for Retirement “Given This Market”

“Given this market.” What does this phrase really mean? Why are people suddenly concerned with the markets now, should they be, and just what markets are they talking about? You won’t want to miss this episode. Listen now to learn about ‘this market’ and investing for retirement.

PodcastsRoger WhitneyAugust 8, 2018listener questions, you asked, stock market, 401(k), Roth

#202 - Market Correction Fire Drill Step 3—Having Enough Cash Reserves

#202 - Market Correction Fire Drill Step 3—Having Enough Cash Reserves

On this episode, we discuss how much cash you need to have on hand to be prepared for the inevitable market correction. My goal today is to ensure that you have enough cash reserves on hand in your retirement investments to help you ride out a market correction with grace.

PodcastsRoger WhitneyJanuary 3, 2018stock market

#201 - Market Correction Fire Drill Step 2

#201 - Market Correction Fire Drill Step 2

Listen to this episode so that you fully understand how important rebalancing your asset allocation is to your portfolio, being prepared for the market correction, and your future lifestyle.

PodcastsRoger WhitneyDecember 20, 2017stock market

#200 - Market Correction Fire Drill - Step 1

#200 - Market Correction Fire Drill - Step 1

On this episode, we will go over how to prepare for when the market correction happens. This episode explains step one of a multi-step process. Don’t let the market catch you off guard!

PodcastsRoger WhitneyDecember 13, 2017stock market

#199 - Market Correction Fire Drill Starts Here

#199 - Market Correction Fire Drill Starts Here

PodcastsRoger WhitneyDecember 5, 2017stock market

#192 - Should You Worry About a Market Crash?

#192 - Should You Worry About a Market Crash?

Many of you might be asking the question, “Is another crash just around the corner?” Tune in to this episode of the Retirement Answer Man to find out.

PodcastsRoger WhitneyOctober 18, 2017401(k), investing, stock market, recession

The Media Who Cried Wolf (And Learning to Ignore Them)

The Media Who Cried Wolf (And Learning to Ignore Them)

Since the recovery started in March of 2009, everyone has been waiting for the next big fall. Each time there is the slightest disruption in the markets, the financial media run to report it. They cry, "WOLF!!!! This could be the BIG ONE. WOLF!!!!"

blog postRoger WhitneyAugust 18, 2017agile retirement management, stock market

#175 - Market Forecasting: Who Can You Trust To Tell You What to Expect During Retirement?

How can you plan for retirement when you don’t know which market forecast to rely on? That’s the topic of this episode of The Retirement Answer Man.

PodcastsRoger WhitneyJune 21, 2017forecasting, stock market

#111- Why You Shouldn’t Fall into the Market Timing Trap

On this episode, I’ll answering a listener question about paying off his mortgage when retirement is looming, what it means to approach your investments from a “market timing” perspective, and how you can be happier by preparing for future growth.

PodcastsRoger WhitneyMarch 22, 2016interest rates, stock market

#107 - Why You Should Stop Worrying So Much

On this episode, I’ve got some thoughts that I think will help you simmer down the worry kettle that may be cooking inside you. I hope you take some time to listen to this episode to understand how you can remove some of the worry and stress you may be feeling.

PodcastsRoger WhitneyFebruary 23, 2016SMART sprint, stock market

#106 - This Market SUCKS: What to Expect for the Rest of the Year

On this episode we’re going to chat a bit about the markets. Man, they’re really stinky right now. But what does that really mean? While we can’t predict the future, there IS something we can do to help us get our bearings in such terrible markets, and I’m going to share that, some listener questions, and some thoughts about being happy in retirement, on this episode of the Retirement Answer Man.

PodcastsRoger WhitneyFebruary 16, 2016stock market

#102 - Want to Retire? Stop Watching the Markets, Watch This

You’ve jumped right into the middle of my “Retirement Plan Live” series, where I’m helping a real life couple, James and Linda, do their very own retirement plan on the podcast for everyone to hear. You’ll hear lots of interesting things to consider as well as find out how you can play along and receive your own downloads to do your own retirement planning right alongside us. Find out more on this episode.

PodcastsRoger WhitneyJanuary 19, 2016retirement plan live, RPL, stock market, Linda and James

#85 -9 Books to Help You Live a Great Life AND Invest Smarter

In the “Practical Planning” segment of today’s Retirement Answer Man show, Roger is talking about books. In particular, the 9 books that have most recently had an impact on how he lives and how he works.

PodcastsRoger WhitneySeptember 22, 2015stock market

#82 Don't Let Bad Markets Change a Good Plan

When you change your investment strategy because of the markets, you’re changing horses midstream, and you could wind up in deep water! Roger’s got some great advice about how to stick to your plan, even though the current market situation seems shaky, on this episode of The Retirement Answer Man.

PodcastsRoger WhitneySeptember 1, 2015employee benefits, small business, IRA, stock market

#74 - The Mid Year Outlook for Investing

What do you think the midyear outlook for the market is? Greece is all over the news (What is it with Greece, anyway?), markets in China are crazy and here in the U.S. everyone is freaked out about when interest rates will rise. What is an investor to do?

PodcastsRoger WhitneyJuly 14, 2015investing, stock market

4 Ways to Prepare for a Market Meltdown

I heard a market pundit say today that Greece might be a "Lehman moment" for the markets (referring to the failure of Lehman Brothers that helped bring on the 2007-08 market crisis). If it is, that means the canary has died and we better get the heck out before the market caves in on us.

blog postRoger WhitneyJuly 9, 2015stock market

#43 Stop Watching the Market and Create a Great Life [Podcast]

Stop watching the market and comparing your investment performance to some benchmark. Everyone does it (even most advisors) but does it really help you create a great life??? Of course it doesn't. So stop. Stop worrying about "keeping up with the market" and get down to the important work of creating a great life.

PodcastsRoger WhitneyDecember 17, 2014stock market

How Will Markets Respond to the Next Crisis?

What will be the next crisis to shock the markets? Syria? ISIL? Terrorist attack? Inflation? HYPER inflation???? How are you supposed to invest wisely for retirement with the world in such a mess?

blog postRoger WhitneySeptember 24, 2014stock market