EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 25 MIN
A Century of Data: What 100 Years of Markets Actually Teach Retirees - [Ep. 48]
from Retire Stronger · host John Foard and Bill Kearney
Most retirees fear one bad market crash will ruin everything.But history tells a very different story.In Episode 48 of Retire Stronger, Bill Kearney and John Foard zoom out nearly 100 years to uncover what actually threatens your retirement — and why volatility isn’t the real enemy. Learn how market expansions, bear markets, recoveries, and investor behavior shape long-term success — and how to build a retirement plan designed to survive reality, not headlines.If you’re over 40 and thinking about retirement income planning, this episode is for you.🔎 Topics Covered:• Are current markets “too strong”?• Is this bull market overdue for a crash?• Can one bear market ruin retirement?• Sequence of return risk explained• Guardrails & income buffer strategies• The real risk: investor behaviorPodcast: https://www.youtube.com/@UCcfolySGMpxTDXzie5YvKawLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crown-advisors-llc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RetireStrongerWIthCrownPhone: 704-469-0200 Website: https://www.crownadvisorgroup.com Email: info@crownadvisorgroup dotcom Meet: https://crownadvisorgroup.com/complimentary-assessment/Timestamps:00:00 – What Really Threatens Your Retirement?01:04 – Episode Introduction & Today’s Big Questions02:40 – 100 Years of Market History in Perspective04:40 – Expansions, Downturns & Recoveries Explained06:00 – Volatility Is Structural, Not Abnormal07:00 – Is This Rally “Too Strong”?09:40 – Is This Bull Market Too Old?12:20 – Can One Bear Market Ruin Retirement?15:45 – Sequence of Return Risk & Structural Planning18:30 – Guardrails, Income Buffers & Real Retirement Risks21:10 – What Actually Derails Retirement (Behavior & Emotion)23:00 – Final Takeaways & How to Prepare IntelligentlyCrown Advisors, LLC is not aregistered investment adviser, nor an insurance company, but is the LLC thatholds both Crown Private Wealth, LLC, a registered investment adviser, andCrown Insurance Advisors, LLC., an insurance provider. Important disclosuresregarding the business, conflicts of interests, and other pertinent informationis found on the specific entity website along with required regulatorydocuments and disclosures. Crown Advisors, LLC is separate but affiliated withCrown Private Wealth, LLC and Crown Insurance Advisors, LLC. All three entitieshave a similar ownership structure. Crown Private Wealth, LLC is a registeredinvestment adviser located in North Carolina. Advisor may only transactbusiness in those states in which it is registered or qualifies for anexemption or exclusion from registration requirements. Our firm is registeredin the following states NC, SC, & WV. Advisor’s website is limited to thedissemination of general information pertaining to its services, together withaccess to additional investment-related information, publications, and links.Investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed. Besure to first consult with a qualified financial adviser and/or taxprofessional before implementing any strategy discussed herein. Pastperformance is not indicative of future performance.#RetirementPlanning#SequenceOfReturns#RetireStronger#FinancialFreedom
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