Planning for retirement has become more challenging than it was for prior generations. Nowadays, many people over the age of 65 are continuing to work or are forced to accept a lower income in order to retire. While retirement goals are still attainable, we must adjust our retirement savings plans and be strategic in our approach; knowledge, resources and commitment are all necessary in order to reach a comfortable retirement.
Resolution #1
Recognize the trend of people living longer in retirement. People around the world are living longer due to improved standards of nutrition, medicine and public health. While this is a good thing for individuals, we must consider those extra years spent in retirement and if we have the resources to last us through.Resolution #2
Cope with the large gap in retirement savings. The reality is that many people are falling short on their retirement savings goals resulting in a large annual income gap for retirees. It is important for people to commit to larger annual savings targets and consider staying in the workforce beyond traditional retirement years.Resolution #3
Shift the focus from the size of your nest egg to the annual income needed to maintain a comfortable retirement over the years. Nobody knows how long they are going to live and people are constantly worrying about the overall size of their nest egg and whether it will last them through retirement. Since that can be hard to gage, an easier approach is to consider the annual income required for a comfortable retirement and focus on multiplying that year after year.Read the stories of real couples from around the world who are preparing for retirement and the remarkable similarities they face.
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