Stock volatility is hardest on those about to retire. Here's a coping strategy
Investors have been on a roller coaster the past month, but near-retirees are probably wondering how they can get off the ride — and fast. Failing to do so could lead to a less-than-ideal nest egg in retirement.
Some clients have called with concerns, said Matt Bowden, a financial planner at RFC Financial Planners in Ann Arbor, Mich. But he, like many advisers, have drafted financial plans that incorporate the ups and downs of the market, and safeguards retirement assets for the long haul. Most financial plans, if done correctly, are meant to weather this type of market volatility.
This is also a good time to see how much of a portfolio or assets are in conservative funds or cash, said Alex Reffett, co-founder of East Paces Group in Atlanta. “I would recommend having five to seven years of cash flow in very conservative assets that aren’t affected by short-term market volatility,” he said. This way, “you will feel confident that you can ride out market volatility, even in serious recessions like 2008-09.
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