Beyond the Headlines: How Market Sectors and Global Events Impact Your Retirement

Beyond the Headlines: How Market Sectors and Global Events Impact Your Retirement

Beyond the Headlines: How Market Sectors and Global Events Impact Your RetirementRic Komarek, CFP®
Published on: 25/03/2026

Wondering how swings in oil prices and AI stocks affect your retirement? Here is why a balanced approach is the best way to build a financial moat around your nest egg

EconomyMarketInvesting
Don’t Let Market Pullbacks Derail Your Retirement Journey

Don’t Let Market Pullbacks Derail Your Retirement Journey

Don’t Let Market Pullbacks Derail Your Retirement JourneyRic Komarek, CFP®
Published on: 13/03/2026

Market dips can be unsettling, especially near retirement. But trying to time the market can cost you more than staying the course. Here’s why your best defense is a long-term plan.

MarketInvesting
Navigating Geopolitical Storms: What the Latest Middle East Headlines Mean for Your Retirement

Navigating Geopolitical Storms: What the Latest Middle East Headlines Mean for Your Retirement

Navigating Geopolitical Storms: What the Latest Middle East Headlines Mean for Your RetirementRic Komarek, CFP®
Published on: 02/03/2026

Worried about how recent strikes in the Middle East might impact your retirement nest egg? Let's look past the headlines and focus on the long-term fundamentals protecting your financial house

Investing
Finding Stability When the Headlines Get Loud: A Look at Gold, Silver, and Bitcoin

Finding Stability When the Headlines Get Loud: A Look at Gold, Silver, and Bitcoin

Finding Stability When the Headlines Get Loud: A Look at Gold, Silver, and BitcoinRic Komarek, CFP®
Published on: 04/02/2026

Gold and silver just saw their biggest drops in decades. I discuss what this volatility means for your retirement and how to avoid common investor traps.

RetirementInvesting