Should You Still Retire if the Stock Market Crashes?

The S&P 500 officially entered a bear market after falling more than 20% from its peak in early January, and some investors are worried a crash or even a recession could be looming.

If you're nearing retirement, all of this market volatility can be especially unnerving. When you're going to be relying on your savings, watching your investment portfolio drop in value can be tough to stomach.

It's uncertain what will happen with the market in the coming weeks and months, and nobody knows whether we'll face a recession or not. But if stock prices do continue to fall, is now really the right time to retire? It depends on a few factors.

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