When planning for retirement, often the focus seems to be almost entirely on “how much can I save?”, but there are some other significant questions to consider when reviewing your overall retirement plan.
A new report released in March 2016 by the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS) finds that across all age groups women have substantially less income in retirement than men.
With 25+ years of helping people with their money, I often am asked for suggestions in planning for a financial future. These are some basics:
It’s the holiday season, and the time of year when many get themselves into trouble by spending excessively through the use of credit cards; only to have problems paying off those cards or even making the required payments in the coming year.
You may not be aware, but everyone is eligible for Medicare at age 65, even when the normal retirement age for Social Security benefits is later. We recommend anyone turning age 65 contact the Social Security Administration (www.ssa.gov or 1.800.772.1213) three months before the month of their 65th birthday.
Retirement planning does not end at retirement. The need to continue to grow assets to produce more income remains important for most.
Are you holding one or more 401(k) plan accounts from former employers? You have several options:
Very few people could “save” enough for retirement with today’s long life expectancies and earlier retirements. If you just “save” – yet do not have growth that exceeds both income taxes and inflation, you are more likely to run out of money.
Time is money—literally. For a recent graduate, time might also seem like an abundant resource, with many thinking they have plenty of time to save for their future – later.
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