Financial News and Updates
Many Americans Are More Afraid of Running Out of Money in Retirement Than Death
Most Americans said they were more afraid of running out of money in retirement than of dying. This is an eye-opening finding from a new study conducted by Allianz Life, which discovered that economic uncertainty is causing widespread concern among people approaching or in retirement. According to the study, 64%
Preparedness Plan
Nearing retirement can be a stressful time as we shift from working to provide an income, to needing our money to work at providing that dependable income. Many people underestimate the financial stress of this major shift and seek ways to lessen it. We may have some suggestions to do
Federal Retirement
We’ve been having many conversations about the potential impact of the pending legislation, known as H.R.1, which proposes the elimination of the FERS annuity supplement, a move that could drastically alter the retirement landscape for federal workers. The potential impact on federal retirement benefits has sparked widespread debate and anxiety
Which are you more worried about?
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
Should You Move When You Retire or “Age in Place?”
People’s goals tend to align as they get older. They want to stay in their own homes for as long as possible, maintain their independence, and only seek assistance from family and friends when absolutely necessary. Aging in place refers to the practice of remaining in one’s own home throughout
Working Longer, Retiring Later
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
Core Values
As we age, we are increasingly confronted by those younger who insist on pointing out “things have changed,” and they, as part of the younger generation (which they take pride in telling us we are not), know a better way to go about planning for the future than we do.
Distracted?
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
When is the Best Time?
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
Managing the Cost
The cost of long-term care is significant and is something that most retirees will face. There are a few ways those costs can be covered, and you may not be aware of them. The obvious ones include self-funding or purchasing long-term care insurance. But did you know that some Fixed
Senior Discounts in 2025
Medicare benefits start at age is 65, but you can begin receiving benefits years before that. You can benefit from senior discounts if you sign up for an AARP or AMAC membership when you turn 50. The minimum age requirements for other discounts vary by company or locale and may
Unsettled
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,
Our Ideas are Resilient by Design
Uncertainty continues to be the only constant, and volatility is likely to continue as the market reacts to the changing trade landscape. While that can be nerve-racking, our position has always been one of prudence and remaining resilient when mitigating the risk of you losing your hard-earned retirement savings. We
2024’s Record Number of Retirees May Spark a Recession
This year will see a record number of Baby Boomers reach the traditional retirement age. All of them will be at least 65 by 2030. However, this poses a financial challenge since fewer taxable workers eventually translate into less funding for Social Security. There will be a serious crisis if
Co-Piloting
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
Chances of Success
We often speak with individuals who provide us with calculations for our retirement income, which calculations are based on various assumptions, from asset allocation to market projections to future returns that may turn out to be wrong. Assumptions are only ever indicative or directional, and while a valuable exercise, a
Blended Families
We frequently receive inquiries from family members of decedent owners of various insurance products where there is a disconnect between their impression of who the owner of the policy wanted to be a beneficiary, and who, in fact, ended up becoming the beneficiary. So, we thought to address that topic
Near or Far
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
