# Episode 74: Karen from Naperville asks: “How Do I Protect My Retirement Savings from a Market Crash?”

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Podcast: [Retirement Decoded Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/retirement-decoded-podcast-7121619)
Published: 2026-04-20T10:00:02+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1641

## Resource

Karen from Naperville is concerned that the stock market feels overheated and wonders what she can do to protect the savings she’ll rely on in retirement. Scott discusses how retirees should think about risk differently than younger investors and why diversification, income strategies, and downside protection can be critical when you’re near or in retirement. He also explains why moving everything to cash isn’t usually the answer. Get on Scott’s phone calendar, for free, at TuckerRetirement.com . Watch this podcast episode at TuckerYouTube.com .

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