10/18/2026
When you are still working, a market decline can be uncomfortable, but you may have years of contributions and recovery ahead. Near or in retirement, the same decline can be more damaging if you are withdrawing at the same time. This is the core of sequence-of-returns risk: the order of gains and losses matters once the portfolio is funding your lifestyle.
For educational purposes only. This information is not tax, legal, financial, or investment advice. Consult a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.
→Ask yourself: how much of your first 5-10 years of retirement spending depends on market performance?