{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Why 59% of Stocks Destroy Wealth (And What Smart Retirees Do About It)","description":"If you\u2019re in or near retirement, one bad investment decision can have lasting consequences. And new research shows just how risky stock picking can be:  Over the last 100 years, nearly 60% of all U.S. stocks underperformed Treasury bills\u2014one of the safest investments you can own. Even more surprising, fewer than 4% of companies created all of the stock market\u2019s net wealth. In other words, the odds of consistently picking the right stocks are far lower than most people realize. In this episode, I\u2019m breaking down this eye-opening research and what it means for protecting your portfolio and retirement plan. Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll learn: \u2192 Why owning a handful of well-known, familiar stocks can be far riskier than it feels \u2192 What the research reveals about where long-term market returns actually come from \u2192 The 3 actions you can take to better position and optimize your portfolio for the years ahead Because in retirement, successful investing isn\u2019t about hitting home runs\u2014it\u2019s about avoiding unnecessary mistakes and stacking the odds in your favor. *** \ud83d\udcc6 BOOK A CALL WITH OUR TEAM: Your retirement involves complex, interconnected decisions\u2014taxes, income, healthcare, estate planning, investments.  See how they fit together in one coordinated strategy built around your numbers. \ud83d\udc49 Learn More and Book a Call *** EPISODE RESOURCES: \u2192  Grab the Episode Show Notes \u2192 Join the Stay Wealthy Retirement Newsletter \u2192  Learn About the Total Retirement System\u2122 ","author_name":"Stay Wealthy Retirement Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.youstaywealthy.com\/podcast","html":"