Eric Fry, “You need to recession proof your retirement now” 

Eric Fry is sounding the alarm on the stock market. Several headwinds are all converging, and he warns a massive sell-off could be just around the corner. He’s holding an emergency update with a special guest to reveal a unique way you can recession-proof your retirement.

Tue, September 24 at 8:00PM ET
 
 
 
 
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Retail Stocks

Retail stocks are companies that operate and sell finished goods via physical storefronts, often in direct competition with e-commerce businesses. Retailers are also largely dependent on the health of the greater economy for strong earnings figures. Some of the biggest retailers by market capitalization include the likes of Target, Costco, and Walmart

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