Worried About Living Too Long?
Longevity risk is getting a lot of attention these days, particularly with many of us living in the ‘sandwich generation’ – taking care of both elderly
Longevity risk is getting a lot of attention these days, particularly with many of us living in the ‘sandwich generation’ – taking care of both elderly
Financial planning is about preserving purchasing power for retirement and beyond. It may not be as easy as it looks, especially for those close to
We all know the Fed target is 2% inflation; but, since COVID-19 and all the accompanying spending, it’s been tough going for the Fed. While the rate of inflation has been slowly declining, it’s still stubbornly around 3% – and with people living longer, it can still spell disaster for those facing retirement, especially with longer life expectancies.
Retirement milestones should actually begin the day you leave school and enter the workforce; but few people think about retirement at that age. They’re too busy starting careers. If they achieve early success, they won’t even be worried about retirement. It’s been my experience that it’s after age 50 they come through my door. By that time they’re done with stock tips and chasing rainbows. Age 50 has a way of making all of us start thinking.