Retirement Risks We Face
Retirement Risks We Face
Longevity Risk
Possibility of living 20, 30, or even 40 years past retirement. Without planning this risk multiplies all the other risks in Retirement. Chances of one spouse of a 65 yr old couple reaching 94 – (50%)
Inflation Risk
Can be much higher for Retirees due to Health Care expenses (3.6 x avg higher than CPI). You Money will be worth 50% less in 20 years @4% inflation.
Healthcare & Long Term Care Costs
US Gov reports that 70% of people who reach age 65 will require long term care. Today’s cost for 5 years of care is $387,000 per person . . . in 10 years that price will double. This is an Estate killer!
Withdrawal Risk
Assuming optimistic withdrawal rates (6-8%/yr) can be devastating to the longevity of your savings/investments in a extended down market . . . you can run out of Money much sooner than planned or anticipated.
Market Risk
Retirees in this low interest environment should consider investing in Dividend Stocks and Corporate/Gov Bonds. These markets have been and will be volatile
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