Are you at Risk for Living Too Long?

Commentary: The title of this week’s article caught my eye because most news articles nowadays are telling us we are at risk of shortening our life because of COVID; but of course the article was talking about longevity risk. What exactly is that? “The old line in retirement goes something like: “My problem is not that I have too little money left at the end of the month, it’s that I have too much month left at the end of the money.” Does that hit home with you? If so, call us. We have some ideas that you may not

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Positive Impact

Today’s article shows us a new survey finding “that 39% of men and 47% of women in the U.S. report they are spending less during the coronavirus pandemic than they did before the crises. And more than half of Americans ages 55 to 64 – those closest to retirement age – say their spending has gone down. Cutting back on spending could translate into a nice savings boost over the long term.” Come talk with us about options for you to keep that savings boost working for you with an income you can’t outlive. We’re always here to help. Click

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Decide when to start

So many people are talking about retiring and hoping to do it soon that I thought to share with you an article that discusses those items in a check list form that you need to think about and pick the choices that work best for your situation. While medicare coverage begins at age 65 regardless of your Social Security full retirement age, when you start to collect on your Social Security benefits is much more within your control. So is purchasing a product that can provide you with additional income, in a form that you can’t outlive it. Take a

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Especially Trying

This week’s report from the Brookings Institute authors reflects on the impact of the coronavirus and tells us “As painful as this episode has been for all Americans, it has also been especially trying for older individuals.” If you read any newspaper it is as if we must prepare ourselves not just for the impact COVID may have on us, but also what the markets and economy will look like amidst an upcoming Presidential Election. Call us if you are trying to determine where a safe place may be to put some of your hard earned money. We’re always here

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