If there’s one word that aptly describes stock prices so far this year, that word is volatility. And, as today’s article points out, “ those saving for and those living in retirement are becoming increasingly fearful of putting their life savings at risk in markets that fall and rise as they have this year.” But is this fear warranted? The author outlines the findings of a study showing that, while stock market volatility has increased when measured on a daily basis, “when measured using monthly increments, there has been no discernable change in return volatility.” So, how should retirees and soon-to-be-retirees change their thinking and behavior when it comes to risk – and what do aspirin and golf swings have to do with it? CLICK HERE to find out.
