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6. I understand the concept, but the market crashes at times. It eventually recovers, but...

Reply to Beachnutt (Original post)

Tue Jun 23, 2026, 01:43 PM

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…what if it crashed right at retirement. What does the retiree live on until it recovers.

By its name, Social Security offers security, which is not guaranteed by the whims of the stock market.

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