A simple withdrawal sequence might involve withdrawing from taxable accounts first and tax advantaged accounts last, but, according to Daniel Hunt, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Senior
Asset Allocation Strategist, even - more complex withdrawal sequencing
strategies can have a significantly
greater impact on lifetime spending power.
Assuming that you have a financial plan and an
asset allocation strategy in place, a stock market downturn is a
great time to review your
allocation as well as rebalance if needed.