What do tariffs mean for your retirement savings and investments? Is it still okay to retire right now?

In this episode, Jim Kruzan, CFP®, CRPC®, tackles the often-overlooked world of tariffs and their unexpected impact on your financial future. Whether you’re decades away from retirement or just around the corner, understanding these global financial levers can be crucial.

Key conversations in this release include:

• What tariffs are and why governments use them [00:01:39]
• The historical and economic implications of tariffs, from paperclips to major industries [00:05:17]
• How tariffs affect market volatility and retirement planning [00:13:14]
• Real-world examples of tariffs’ ripple effects on local economies [00:24:37]
• Strategies for retirees and pre-retirees to navigate these turbulent waters [00:24:51]

Resources:

• First Trust Tariffs Deck
• Tariffs and Federal Finance: A Thumbnail History

Connect with Jim Kruzan: 

• (800) 638-6900
• Kaydan Wealth Management
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