S4E14 – How Retirees Can Handle Emotions of a Down Market
- Author
- David Shotwell CFP(r) and Nick Nauta CFP(r)
- Published
- Fri 11 Apr 2025
- Episode Link
- https://blubrry.com/kitchen_table_finance/144432562/s4e14-how-retirees-can-handle-emotions-of-a-down-market/
In this heartfelt and timely episode, Dave and Nick step away from charts and market trends to focus on something just as important—the emotions behind the numbers. If you’re retired or nearing retirement, you’ve likely felt the weight of recent market turbulence. Maybe you’re wondering if your plan is still on track or feeling that itch to “do something” in response to all the headlines.
Don’t worry—you’re not alone.
Related: How to Put Together a Retirement Income Strategy
https://youtu.be/HmFVuNyDiCw
What’s Covered in This Episode
Why fear and uncertainty are natural (and even expected) during volatile markets
The importance of emotional awareness and knowing your personal reaction style
Why “just staying the course” isn’t just a catchphrase—it’s a lifesaver
Powerful insights from financial legends like Warren Buffett, Carl Richards, Morgan Housel, and Dr. Daniel Crosby
Practical ways to cope: from revisiting your risk tolerance to knowing when it’s OK to delay purchases
The value of talking it out early—with your advisor, your partner, or your financial planning team
