Stock market volatility in 2026 has many retirees wondering what they can do to protect their nest eggs. After starting out the year with modest gains, things took a turn at the end of February, with the S&P 500 dropping nearly 10% before sharply recovering in early April.
Tariffs, interest rates, inflation, job cuts and the war with Iran may have all played a role, but the biggest factor may simply be the fact that 2026 is the second year of the presidential cycle. Here’s what retirees should do now to protect their money during midterm election years.
