Ep #9: Retirement Risk #4: Inflation Risk
Clients often ask how to determine when they’ve saved enough to eliminate investment risk, but the truth is that risk can never be fully removed—especially with inflation eroding purchasing power. In this episode of Your Retirement Planning Simplified, we’ll explore the key steps to minimize risk and protect your retirement savings from inflation and other financial pitfalls.
While risks are unavoidable, a stock-heavy portfolio can increase sequence of return and market risk, whereas low-risk, guaranteed investments might leave you vulnerable to inflation. The key is to find a balanced approach that considers all potential risks, enabling you to achieve your retirement goals while maintaining your lifestyle.
Tune in to learn how to manage your portfolio strategically, reduce risk exposure, and ensure your savings keep pace with the cost of living throughout retirement.
What You’ll Learn In Today’s Episode:
What inflation is.
How inflation can impact your retirement income.
What inflation has done to purchasing power.
How to know when you have enough money to have a risk-free retirement.
How to minimize your risk of inflation.
How you can create income in retirement.
Ideas Worth Sharing:
“40 years shouldn’t be unexpected when planning for retirement.” – Joe Curry
“You can’t take risk off the table.” – Joe Curry
“No matter how you choose to invest there will be risks.” – Joe Curry
Resources In Today’s Episode:
Joseph Curry: LinkedIn
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