If there’s anything the stock market reminded retirees of this year, it’s that chasing performance is tricky and stressful.
That is to say, if what happens over the course of a few months takes a concerning toll on your retirement portfolio’s value or your mental health, you may not be positioned quite right.
You could probably do with a little less exposure to the hot stocks du jour, and a little more exposure to income-producing picks that will pay you a dividend regardless of what’s going on around you.