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Is 2025 A Bad Time To Retire?
Is 2025 a bad year to retire? With headlines swirling about market volatility, federal layoffs, and a possible recession, it’s a question many pre-retirees—especially pilots—are asking. If you were targeting this year for a retirement date, let’s find out if Ryan thinks pilots should still retire or put their plans on hold.
Here’s what we cover in this episode:
💼 Retirement plans should include built-in protection for volatility
🔁 Diversification and risk alignment are critical pre-retirement steps
🧠 Don’t make emotional decisions—stick to the plan
📊 A good plan works whether the market is…
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