A recession can have a devastating impact on retirement savings, but there are steps you can take to protect yourself.

Here are a few tips from retirement planning experts:

- Diversify your investments: Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Instead, spread your money across different asset classes, such as stocks, bonds, and cash. This will help to reduce your risk if any one asset class performs poorly.
- Invest in high-quality investments: When choosing investments, focus on high-quality investments with a good track record. This includes things like blue-chip stocks and investment-grade bonds.
- Rebalance your portfolio regularly: As your investments grow and change, it’s important to rebalance your portfolio regularly. This means selling some of your investments that have performed well and buying more of your investments that have underperformed. This helps to keep your portfolio aligned with your risk tolerance and investment goals.
- Consider a target-date fund: Target-date funds are a type of mutual fund that automatically rebalance your portfolio as you get closer to retirement. This can be a good option for people who don’t want to manage their own investments.
- Have a budget and stick to it: This will help you to make sure that you’re not spending more money than you earn.
- Pay off debt: The less debt you have, the less money you’ll have to pay in interest. This will free up more money for you to save for retirement.
- Delay Social Security benefits: If you can afford to wait, delaying Social Security benefits can increase your monthly benefits.
- Consider working part-time in retirement: This can help you to supplement your retirement income and reduce your reliance on your savings.

It’s also important to have a plan for what you’ll do if you experience a financial setback in retirement. For example, you may need to reduce your spending, sell some of your investments, or take out a loan. Having a plan in place will help you to weather the storm and get back on track.

If you’re not sure how to recession-proof your retirement, it’s a good idea to talk to a Retirement Risk Advisor. We can help you to develop a retirement plan that is tailored to your individual needs and goals.

Here are some additional tips that may be helpful:

- Consider investing in real estate: Real estate can be a good way to generate income and hedge against inflation.
- Invest in dividend-paying stocks: Dividend-paying stocks can provide a steady stream of income, even during a recession.
- Have a cash cushion: It’s a good idea to have at least three to six months of living expenses saved in cash. This can help you to cover your expenses in case of a job loss or other financial setback.
- Be flexible: Things don’t always go according to plan. Be prepared to adjust your retirement plan as needed.

By following these tips, you can help to recession-proof your retirement and ensure that you have the financial resources you need to enjoy your golden years.

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