Many retirees think that they should pull away from the stock market, mistakenly believing that the risks involved with stocks makes them unsuitable investments for a retiree’s portfolio. Yet the fact is that with retirees living longer than ever, having stocks in your investment portfolio is almost a necessity if you want your retirement nest egg to provide enough growth to meet your financial needs for the rest of your life. Here, we’ll give you five facts about stocks that every retiree needs to know.