How to Recession-Proof Your Retirement Income Before Summer 2026
Key takeaways
- Reuben Gregg Brewer, The Motley Fool Sat, May 9, 2026 at 10:35 PM GMT+7 3 min read I can tell you with 100% certainty that the U.S. economy will go through a recession.
- Think about your life and the things you spend money on.
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Reuben Gregg Brewer, The Motley Fool Sat, May 9, 2026 at 10:35 PM GMT+7 3 min read I can tell you with 100% certainty that the U.S. economy will go through a recession. And that the stock market will fall into a bear market. The problem is that I can t tell you when either of those two things will happen, though it is likely they ll happen at the same time. As an investor, you have to be ready to suffer through completely normal pullbacks like these. Here s a way to prepare if you are worried about a recession and/or a bear market in 2026.
Think about your life and the things you spend money on. If there is a recession, will you stop using electricity? Will you stop buying food? The answer is likely no to each of these, which is why utilities and consumer staples companies tend to hold up well even in the face of economic and market adversity. That said, are you likely to run out and buy a new car if you are worried about the economy? The answer is likely no, which is why automakers tend to perform weakly during recessions.
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