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Stock Market Volatility vs Guaranteed Income: Which Wins?

Stock Market Volatility vs Guaranteed Income: Which Wins?

Update: 2025-07-17
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Tired of the emotional rollercoaster that comes with managing your own investments? In this episode, I break down a chart that shows exactly how most people react to market ups and downs—and why those reactions often lead to poor decisions.


Then I lay out a side-by-side comparison: What happens if you follow the old 4% withdrawal rule versus using a guaranteed income strategy instead? We look at real numbers over a 25-year period in different market conditions—from the crash in 2000 to the bull run of the late '90s.


If you’re trying to figure out how to protect your income without locking everything up or missing out on market growth, this episode is for you.


Want to spend more and worry less in retirement? This might be your first step.

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Stock Market Volatility vs Guaranteed Income: Which Wins?

Stock Market Volatility vs Guaranteed Income: Which Wins?

Marty Becker