{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Mailbag: Volatility, Rebalancing, and Buying the Dip","description":"Retirement planning isn\u2019t that different from calling plays on game day. When the market\u2019s throwing curveballs and the scoreboard doesn\u2019t look great, you don\u2019t panic\u2026but you should adjust. In this mailbag edition, John answers listener questions about navigating market volatility with a level head. Whether it\u2019s rebalancing in a down market, knowing when to \u201cbuy the dip,\u201d or understanding what diversification actually looks like when everything feels like it\u2019s dropping, we will break down how you can call the right plays in volatile markets. You\u2019ll also hear why knowing your portfolio\u2019s standard deviation helps you stay cool under pressure, how dollar-cost averaging can ease anxiety when reinvesting cash, and why diversification isn\u2019t dead. If you\u2019ve found yourself checking your accounts too often lately, let\u2019s take a step back, zoom out, and re-center your strategy. Here\u2019s some of what we discuss in this episode: \ud83d\udcc9 Rebalancing during downturns \ud83d\udcca Standard deviation: know your number \ud83d\udd01 Dollar-cost averaging into a volatile market \ud83e\udde0 Why fundamentals still win the game   Get in touch: Phone: 661-775-3704 Book an appointment with us: http:\/\/bookachatwithjohn.net   Get in touch with us: https:\/\/mearsmoney.com\/   Watch the Podcast on YouTube: https:\/\/bit.ly\/3PmcOPM Check out John\u2019s FREE Books: https:\/\/je9gekmc.pages.infusionsoft.net\/   ","author_name":"The Red Zone Retirement Program","author_url":"http:\/\/mearsmoney.com\/","html":"