Market volatility and choppy markets can wreck retirement plans—if you react the wrong way. In this episode, I share a simple framework to stay calm, avoid panic selling, and protect your long-term investing plan.

If you’re investing for retirement (or already retired), the goal isn’t to predict the market. It’s to have a repeatable plan for choppy years—so you don’t make permanent mistakes in temporary fear.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

Build the right cash buffer (based on what income doesn’t cover)
Install “panic brakes” so headlines don’t control your decisions
Rebalance with rules (not vibes) to stay on track
Spot hidden portfolio fragility before it hurts you
Use a down-market spending plan to avoid selling stocks at the worst time
Use tax-loss harvesting as a productive move when markets are down

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