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Introduction Market risk is a crucial consideration for those relying on financial assets as a major source of support in retirement. Retirement investors often have misperceptions about asset returns and limited knowledge about financial markets, potentially jeopardizing their long-term security. The role of financial advisors is to guide investors through their asset allocation decisions by…

Introduction While Social Security provides those ages 62 and older with a predictable stream of income, most households need other resources as well for a secure retirement. The bulk of these other resources come from employer-sponsored retirement plans, although more affluent households may save additional amounts on their own. With the shift from traditional defined…