What if trying to avoid the market's worst days is actually one of the fastest ways to sabotage your retirement plan?

Topics covered in this episode:

Why best and worst market days often occur back-to-back
The math of gains vs. losses — and why it's not equal
The "lost decade" and what it teaches investors
Why avoiding bad years matters more than avoiding bad days
How reduced volatility strategies can stabilize retirement outcomes

Today's article is from Morningstar titled You Can Beat the Stock Market by Avoiding Its Worst Days. But You Won't. Listen in as Founder and CEO of Howard Bailey Financial, Casey Weade, breaks down the article and provides thoughtful insights and advice on how it applies to your unique financial situation.

Show Notes: HowardBailey.com/560

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