Risk is a part of life. While we are young(er), taking on risk is part of what makes us feel alive an as we get older, removing risk is how we stay alive. This is something in our DNA and is established in the primitive brain in all aspects of our lives? Don’t believe us, just watch a young child jump from a tree with a cape on willing to take the risk of getting hurt for a chance to fly and then the retired community member who hesitates when asked to climb up or off a step ladder. This concept is applicable in finance earlier in life, we embrace risk and volatility in the market. The volatility that brings the lows in the market is the same volatility that allows us to have the highs! And most people are good with that knowing that time is on their side, and they are still young. However, as we get further into our careers and closer to retirement, the willingness and ability to stomach the volatility decreases and we opt for more stability in our lives and in our portfolios. Throughout this quick program, you will select different answers to the questions. A Green colored answer indicates less risk, and potentially less reward, while a Red colored answer represents a potentially higher level of risk and reward. All answers reflect your mindset and approach you feel comfortable with as you look into retirement. There is not right or wrong answer to these questions.