The article explains how balancing investment risk can help support long-term financial security before and throughout retirement.
MIDLAND, Texas, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — How much investment risk should someone take as retirement gets closer? HelloNation answers that question in an article featuring insights from Financial Planning Expert Kevin Foreman of Foreman Financial in Midland, Texas.
The HelloNation article explains that retirement planning often requires a different approach to investing than earlier life stages. While younger investors may focus primarily on long-term growth, pre-retirees often shift their attention to protecting the retirement savings they have built. The article notes that this does not mean eliminating investment risk entirely. Instead, it means choosing a level of risk that aligns with personal goals, expected income needs, and the years both before and during retirement.
According to the article, many pre-retirees ask whether they should reduce stock exposure before leaving the workforce. Rather than recommending a single answer based on age alone, the article explains that this decision depends on several personal financial factors. Stocks have historically helped investors pursue long-term growth and keep pace with inflation, while bonds and cash investments may provide greater stability with lower growth potential. A carefully balanced retirement portfolio can help address both current income needs and future purchasing power.
The article also emphasizes that retirement planning should reflect the income sources available after employment ends. Individuals who expect dependable pension income or significant Social Security benefits may be comfortable maintaining more stock exposure than those who expect to rely mainly on personal retirement savings. When evaluating investment risk, consider health, anticipated spending, and other available financial resources.
Financial Planning Expert Kevin Foreman is featured in the article, which explains that market volatility should not automatically lead to major investment decisions. The article cautions that reacting emotionally to temporary market declines may lock in losses or reduce opportunities for future growth. Instead, a thoughtful retirement planning strategy typically accounts for changing market conditions while reducing the need for frequent emotional adjustments.
The article further explains that retirement itself may last two or three decades, making continued growth an important consideration even after leaving the workforce. Because retirement can extend well beyond 20 years, many retirees continue to maintain meaningful stock exposure in their retirement investments. This approach may help offset inflation and support future spending needs over a longer retirement period.
Regular reviews are presented as another essential part of maintaining a healthy retirement portfolio. The article recommends reviewing retirement investments at least once a year to see whether allocations still align with financial goals, risk tolerance, and expected income needs. Additional reviews may also be appropriate after retirement, after changes in health, after the loss of a spouse, or after other significant life events that affect financial circumstances.
The article explains that reviewing investment allocations also creates an opportunity to rebalance when market performance causes a portfolio to drift from its intended asset mix. Rebalancing helps restore the desired balance among stocks, bonds, and other investments while keeping investment risk aligned with long-term objectives. These reviews also allow investors to evaluate withdrawal strategies, consider tax implications, and prepare for future changes in expenses.
The article concludes that finding the appropriate level of investment risk is not a one-time decision but an ongoing process that evolves with changing personal circumstances and financial priorities. Finding the Right Investment Risk Balance Near Retirement features insights from Foreman Financial’s Kevin Foreman, a Financial Planning Expert in Midland, Texas, on HelloNation.
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