Retirement advice

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3 July 2026

Why market falls early in retirement can affect your long-term plans

Early market downturns can have a bigger impact on retirement than many people realise. Chartered Financial Planner Rayna Stoyanova explains sequencing risk and how careful planning may help protect future income.

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