Episode 208: Tariffs, Tumbles, & Timing Your Retirement

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Our 2 Cents
Episode 208: Tariffs, Tumbles, & Timing Your Retirement
Apr 04, 2025
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We're focusing on what tariffs, Social Security changes, and market volatility mean for your retirement plan on today's new episode of Our 2 Cents. Listen to Steve and Gabriel's discussion now using a link below!

  1. Tariffs & Turbulence—Market Reactions and Smart Moves:
    • We breakdown the market’s drop following the announcement of new global tariffs.
    • A caution against emotional, short-term decisions like panic-selling.
    • And a reminder to revisit your long-term financial plans instead of reacting to headlines.
       
  2. Social Security Shake-Up:
    • Updates and key dates you should know from the Social Security Administration.
    • How confusing changes are creating frustration for Americans and opportunity for scammers.
       
  3. Is the Timing Still Right for a 2025 Retirement?:
    • A look at whether it’s still a good year to retire amid current market volatility.
    • Planning over timing—why a well-built financial strategy matters more than market ups and downs.