The 2025 Annual Retirement Study from the Allianz Center for the Future of Retirement revealed that nearly two-thirds of Americans worry more about running out of money than about death. Many factors and economic pressures contribute to this fear of running out of money. Most cited either high inflation, social security not providing as much […]
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According to a new Gallup survey, which interviewed 1,018 adults across America, the average reported retirement age has increased from age 57, where it was in 1991, to age 66. This trend of working longer and retiring later was attributed to an increased full retirement age for Social Security, a longer average life expectancy, and
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Many people, as they age, have similar goals: to stay in their own homes, maintain independence for as long as possible, and rely on family and friends for assistance only when necessary. Aging in place refers to the practice of remaining in one’s own home as one ages. However, aging in place requires careful planning
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While there is no way of predicting how things will play out in the financial markets in the coming months, allowing yourself to become distracted and unsettled by volatility will likely lead to rash decisions that can disrupt your well thought out long-term plans. Instead, stay focused on what you can control. This means sticking
We all want to eventually retire, and a dream for many would be to retire rich. Choosing when is the best time to retire is one of life’s big decisions, and one that requires thought before taking the plunge. While financial markets should never be the main driver behind this decision, they inevitably can have
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Although 65 is the age to claim Medicare, many senior benefits and discounts begin considerably earlier. Enrolling in an AARP or AMAC membership when you turn 50 allows you to take advantage of senior discounts sooner. All other reductions have minimum age limits that vary by employer or location and might range from 50 to 65
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After years of diligent saving, many retirees become unsettled by the volatility in the markets, along with the risk of the unknown. The free-floating anxiety that exists when questions like when should you start withdrawing funds, how much is too much, will you have enough money to cover unexpected expenses, what if you outlive your
We all know that it is not uncommon for one spouse to be the primary decision-maker when it comes to managing a couple’s money. But this approach can have consequences. One major consequence is if the spouse with the hold on the couple’s financial situation becomes incapacitated or dies, the other spouse may find themselves
It isn’t always easy to save for retirement, in part because, for many people, it is far enough away that we don’t feel any sense of urgency. One possible solution? Make the future feel closer. You can start this process by asking what future benefit could be provided by choosing where you put your retirement
We were recently asked a question that led us to believe this week’s topic might be useful to many of you. While most of us are aware of how Social Security works, here are the five most important things every married couple should know about Social Security. 1) Nothing keeps you from getting your own
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