Where will your retirement money come from? If you’re like most people, qualified-retirement plans, Social Security, and personal savings and investments are expected to play a role. Once you have estimated the amount of money you may need for retirement, a sound approach involves taking a close look at your potential retirement-income sources.
9 Facts About Retirement
Tip: Nearly 80% of workers expect to work for pay in retirement, but only 29% of retirees actually have done so. Source: 2017 Retirement Confidence Survey, EBRI Retirement can have many meanings. For some, it will be a time to travel and spend time with family members. For others, it will be a time to start
9 Facts About Social Security
Tip: How Much? Check your Social Security earnings and see an estimate of your benefits on the Web site, www.ssa.gov. Social Security’s been a fact of retirement life ever since it was established in 1935. We all think we know how it works, but how much do you really know? Here are nine things that might
Caring for Aging Parents
Thanks to healthier lifestyles and advances in modern medicine, there are more Americans over the age of 65 than there have ever been. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that by 2050, more than 20 percent of U.S. residents will be aged 65 and over, compared with 15 percent today.¹ As our nation ages, many Americans
Eight Mistakes That Can Upend Your Retirement
Pursuing your retirement dreams is challenging enough without making some common, and very avoidable, mistakes. Here are eight big mistakes to steer clear of, if possible. No Strategy: Yes, the biggest mistake is having no strategy at all. Without a strategy, you may have no goals, leaving you no way of knowing how you’ll get
Healthcare Costs in Retirement
American workers are split about 50/50 when asked if they are confident they will have enough money to pay for medical expenses in retirement. In a 2016 survey, 45% of all workers reported they were “not too” or “not at all” confident they would have enough money to pay for their medical expenses in retirement.
Social Security: Five Facts You Need to Know
Social Security can be complicated and, as a result, many individuals don’t have a full understanding of the choices they may have. Here are five facts about Social Security that are important to keep in mind: 1. Social Security Is a Critical Source of Retirement Income Some have the perception that Social Security is of secondary
Social Security: the Elephant in the Room
For most Americans, Social Security has represented nothing more than some unavoidable payroll deduction with the positively cryptic initials of “FICA” and “OASDI” (Federal Insurance Contributions Act and Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance). It hinted at a future that seemed both intangible and faraway. Yet, a new generation has begun drawing on the promise that
The Cost of Procrastination
Tip: Don’t Put it Off. Putting off an easy thing makes it hard. Putting off a hard thing makes it impossible. -George Claude Lorimer Some of us share a common experience. You’re driving along when a police cruiser pulls up behind you with its lights flashing. You pull over, the officer gets out, and your heart