Market volatility can be stressful—especially when you’re close to or already in retirement. So, what do you need to know? On this episode of Money Unscripted, host Ally Donnelly and Fidelity Branch Leader Andy Alvarez look at ways you can try to protect yourself from the unknown. See how to map out your retirement income, ways to build up your emergency savings, and why revisiting your plan is so important. We also talk through how annuities could fit into your long-term plan and ways to try and protect your nest egg from inflation. Watch now. 

Market Volatility: https://www.fidelity.com/viewpoints/market-and-economic-insights/market-volatility-overview 

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