
The Overlooked Risks to Protect Against in a 30-Year Retirement
What's the biggest threat to the long-term security of your retirement plan? Many seniors would answer, "The economy," or "The markets." And that makes sense. No matter how much you try to control your screen time, financial news will always make a big impression on how you feel about your money. But as nerve-wracking as market fluctuations can be in the moment, in the long run, they continue trending upwards and generating positive returns for most investors. That's why a truly comprehensive plan should be prepared to manage not just market fluctuations, but more personal and less obvious threats that can erode a senior's wealth over the course of a 30-year retirement. The next time you meet with your advisor, discuss how your plan protects you and your money against these five threats: