Can I Retire Now?

The Most-Asked Financial Questions of 2025 (Ep. 27)

Nick J. Russell, CRPC® & Becky Wagoner

From geopolitical conflicts to viral financial trends, there’s no shortage of worries bombarding investors daily.

But how much of it matters for your money?

This week, Nick Russell and Becky Wagoner answer the burning questions they keep hearing from clients, busting myths and calming nerves about global events, political chatter, and financial TikTok trends.

Nick and Becky discuss:

  • Whether global conflicts like Russia/Ukraine or unrest in the Middle East should trigger panic for investors
  • Common misunderstandings about Donald Trump running for a third presidential term 
  • Strategies to avoid getting overwhelmed by 24/7 news cycles, emphasizing living life instead of obsessing over headlines
  • The sudden buzz around Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts (ILITs), why TikTok might be fueling interest, and who needs them
  • Seasonal trends in the stock market, revealing why July often shines while the summer slump is largely a relic of Wall Street history
  • And More!

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