# Episode 80: Michelle from Glenview asks: “What happens if the market crashes right after I retire—am I in trouble?”

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Podcast: [Retirement Decoded Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/retirement-decoded-podcast-7121619)
Published: 2026-06-01T10:00:02+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1741

## Resource

Get on our phone calendar at https://TuckerRetirement.com . Michelle from Glenview is worried about retiring at the wrong time—right before a market downturn. Scott walks through sequence of returns risk, why it can derail even solid retirement plans, and how to structure income and investments to help weather volatility. If you’re within five years of retirement, this episode could change how you think about risk entirely. Watch this podcast on YouTube at https://TuckerYouTube.com .

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