Retirement in Sight

How does retirement saving relate to retirement spending? Just as there is no one-size-fits-all retirement strategy, there is no “average” retirement savings number that applies for every individual or couple. 

Can you stay on a company health plan after age 65? The key factor here is the size of the workplace.

Retirees may consider retiring with a cash reserve to deal with the unexpected. Just how large should that cash reserve be?

Pet ownership in retirement could correlate with healthier aging. One poll of pet owners indicated their pets gave them a sense of purpose, and 64% said that their pet led them to be more physically active than they would be otherwise. 

Some baby boomers and Gen Xers hope that they can work into their seventies. Is that hope unfounded? It may not be. Consider the nation’s shifting generational demographics, and how they may reshape the workforce.

How can a woman try to prevent outliving her money? Certain financial decisions may help a woman grow and sustain her retirement assets across the decades to make up for time out of the workforce and the prevalent earnings gender gap. 

Think of these factors AS YOU think about retirement income. If retirement is drawing closer, you will want to ask yourself some key questions relating to your future income.