The Presidential Election and Your Retirement Part 1: Markets

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In this episode of Retiring Today with Loren Merkle, Retirement Planner Clint Huntrods and Loren Merkle are talking about the impact of the presidential election on your retirement, including:
An interesting historical perspective that can help you understand what to expect in an election year.
The story of a real couple and the changes they made to decrease the impact of market volatility on their retirement savings
A discussion on the parties – Republican and Democrat – and how which is in power impacts the markets
What can do to take control before the next election impacts your retirement savings.

Loren Merkle, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, RETIREMENT INCOME CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL FIDUCIARY®
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Clint Huntrods, PhD, Retirement Planner
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Molly Nelson, Host of Retiring Today
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Chapter
00:00 Impact of election on personal investment portfolios.
04:57 Using predictive analytics to manage investment volatility.
06:34 Diversified investment strategy for long-term growth.
10:32 Recognize portfolio risk and take action now.
14:54 Debate over Social Security rules and future.
17:29 Social Security options can boost lifetime income.
22:06 Market performance independent of political factors.
24:36 S&P dropped, families reassured, financial plans discussed.
27:32 Plan your retirement with a quick call.

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