How to Retire Without Chasing Hot Investing Trends
Practical, tax-smart guidance for people about to retire or recently retired
Hot stock trends are like pumpkin spice season: loud, overhyped, and gone before you finish your latte. In this episode of The Perfect Retirement Plan?, Phillip Smith of Tidepool Wealth Strategies explains why chasing the latest investment craze can sabotage your retirement confidence. Learn how to avoid FOMO-driven decisions, focus on what really builds wealth, and retire in Oregon with a calmer, more disciplined plan.
Phillip breaks down why “can’t-miss” investment tips trigger our psychology, how herding bias leads to costly mistakes, and what long-term consistency actually looks like in practice. You’ll hear why excitement fades but confidence lasts, and how to design a plan that lets you enjoy your life — not just your portfolio.
Perfect if you’ve searched “should I follow stock tips before retirement,” “how to invest before retiring,” or “Oregon retirement planning for market volatility.”
Chapters
00:00 Cold open – the danger of “pumpkin spice” investing
00:25 The allure of the hot tip
02:20 The psychology of FOMO and herding bias
04:56 Why consistency beats excitement
06:28 The difference between excitement and confidence
07:15 Building a plan that actually works for real life
09:18 Action steps to stay grounded and avoid the noise
10:20 Closing and reminder to stay focused on your plan
Action Step:
Pause before chasing the next “can’t-miss” trend. Review your plan, refocus on your long-term goals, and build consistency instead of chaos.
More at TidepoolWealth.com and on our YouTube channel @TidepoolWealth, where we help Oregon professionals retire with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
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Thanks for tuning in to this episode of The Perfect Retirement Plan, and remember: it's not about having the smartest financial advisor, the most money saved, or the highest probability of retirement success. The perfect retirement plan, for you – is the one you act on.
Phillip Smith, CRPC AIF | Financial Planner
Tidepool Wealth Strategies
450 Country Club Road, Suite 350 | Eugene, OR | 97401
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Additional Disclosures:
The opinions contained in this material are those of the author, and not a recommendation or solicitation to buy or sell investment products. This information is from sources believed to be reliable, but Cetera Wealth Services, LLC cannot guarantee or represent that it is accurate or complete.
All investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. There is no assurance that any investment strategy will be successful.
