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Why a Stock Market Crash Won't Ruin Your Retirement (and What Actually Will)
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- Feb 12, 2026
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Your retirement involves complex, interconnected decisions—taxes, income, healthcare, estate planning, investments. See how they fit together in one coordinated strategy built around your numbers. 👉 Learn More and Book a Call ----- Strong rallies make people uneasy. So does the fear that one bad crash could undo decades of careful saving. Recently, Morningstar published a great article centered around a chart mapping nearly 100 years of U.S. market history. When you zoom out, several widely accepted beliefs about market crashes and bull markets start to look far less certain. In this episode, I break down the three common myths the article explores. I also share what the data actually tells us about bear markets and what's far more likely to derail your retirement than a crash. Not to predict the future or eliminate risk. But to help you think more clearly about the environment we're in and how it fits into a disciplined, long-term retirement plan. ----- EPISODE RESOURCES: → Grab the Episode Show Notes → Join the Stay Wealthy Retirement Newsletter → Learn About the Total Retirement System™