Should I Delay Retirement Due to Recent Events and Sequence of Return Risk?

Are all-time highs making you nervous about your retirement date? Are you asking the question, “Should I delay my retirement because of everything going on in our economy?” In this episode of The Market Moment, Matt and John dive into the common fear of Sequence of Returns Risk and whether recent market volatility should push back your 2026 retirement plans. While it’s human nature to worry that "what goes up must come down," the guys explain why all-time highs shouldn't necessarily be feared and how proper planning can help manage retirement risks across different market environments. In this episode, we cover: ➡️ Defining Sequence of Returns Risk: Why the timing of market downturns matters much more once you start taking income. ➡️ Don’t Fear the Highs: A discussion of historical market behavior following all‑time highs. ➡️ The "Bucket Strategy": How to organize your assets into different "buckets" (cash, growth, etc.) so you aren't forced to sell stocks during a market dip. ➡️ Tax Flexibility: The importance of having various account types (Taxable, Tax-Deferred, and Tax-Free/Roth) to manage your retirement income efficiently. ➡️ Risk Re-evaluation: Why many pre-retirees are unknowingly taking more risk than they realize after a long bull market. Enjoyed the episode? Don’t forget to: 👍 Like & 🔔

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Should I Delay Retirement Due to Recent Events and Sequence of Return Risk? is an episode from Mach 1 Market Moment Podcast by Mach 1 Financial Group.

This episode is 21:23 long.

This episode was published on May 6, 2026.

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