Retirement
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How Much Economic Security Do Seniors Have?
Economic security, or insecurity, on an aggregate basis is tough to measure. We’ve all seen the surveys that report the average American family has only a relatively few thousand dollars saved for retirement. But those surveys include all age groups. So the kids in their 20s just starting out are included with those in or […]
The New Retirement
I’ve been saying for some time that retirement is changing. See my book, The New Rules of Retirement. One change I’ve expected is for people to work longer. Earlier and earlier retirements were a trend until the early 2000s. It makes sense for people to work longer because they’re living longer and staying healthier and […]
Pitfalls in Retirement Calculators
One of the first steps for anyone trying to plan for retirement is to use a retirement calculator. Often one of the many free calculators available on the web is used, though there are several available that charge modest fees. Of course, some people have a financial planner prepare the calculations using a software calculator […]
The Numbers Behind Retirement
A lot has changed about retirement. What hasn’t changed during the years I’ve been helping people with their retirement plans is the level of misunderstanding about retirement. People continually are surprised by facts and insights that haven’t changed much for a while. Christine Benz of Morningstar collected 25 pieces of important data that tell a […]
Shooting Down Another Retirement Myth
One of the common beliefs about retirement is that after stopping work people migrate to warm weather states such as Florida and Arizona. A lot of people do that, but they’re in the minority. The bulk of retirees stay in the same states and even in the same counties where they lived during their careers. […]
Fees that Kill Retirement Plans
Most investors know whether they are buying load or no-load mutual funds. But few investors know how much they’re paying in fees on their retirement accounts, especially 401(k) plans. There are a number of fees imposed on some accounts. They’re disclosed, somewhere. It’s not always easy to find a total for the fees you’re paying. […]
Retirement Delayed Five Years
That’s apparently what most Americans concluded after adding up the effects of the financial crisis. A survey by Bankers Life and Casualty found that many think they’ll delay retirement by five years after the crisis. The survey focused on middle income Baby Boomers, surveying 500 Americans ages 47 to 65 with incomes between $25,000 and […]
Seeking Help Planning Retirement Income
Employers help employees plan for and accumulate funds for retirement. Employers provide education and resources to help employees decide how much to save and how much to invest to be able to fund an attractive retirement. Yet, as employees near retirement, employers don’t have much to offer. There aren’t too many tools for planning distributions […]
