You Can’t Put the Investing Genie Back in the Bottle

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For retirees and near-retirees, this reminder is especially poignant. You’ve done the hard work: saved, studied, and strategized. But now, the challenge is different—can you let go enough to truly live?

Key Insights from This Article to Remember:

📌 The more actively you manage your investments, the more emotional baggage you may carry

📌 Even passive investing requires active, ongoing decisions—and that’s okay

📌 True mental freedom comes not from disengagement, but from building a plan you trust, and knowing when to stop tweaking it

📌 Your identity isn’t your portfolio—and your peace of mind shouldn't depend on its daily performance

As You Navigate Retirement, Keep in Mind: Your financial plan is meant to support your life, not consume it.