You have probably seen a lot of articles about the best places to retire in general. There are tons of options, including living in an RV or buying a small home in Australia. But what if you want to live on the water? What is one of the most affordable ways for someone looking to retire on the water? It turns out that there are many wonderful options! In the US, retirees are looking to Florida as a top affordable place. It is the third most populous state in America. It has some of the world’s most expensive real estate …
What is the State of Retirement in America?
The coming retirement tidal wave of the Baby Boomer generation is a cause for concern. There are many folks who have long dreamed of a leisurely retirement, but have either struggled to save or not prepared fully to fund their life through the end of their days. Scary Lack of Savings Current indications are that one quarter of Americans have no retirement savings at all. Additional data on older Americans indicate that, as a nation, we are not saving enough to enjoy a safe and healthy retirement. In addition to simply not saving enough or not having a savings vehicle …
Financial Myths to Stress-Free Retirement
Many people often get misleading information about financial planning for their retirement. It is imperative to learn about effective financial planning to avoid making mistakes that can lead to financial instability in the future. If you get equipped with the right information, you will know how to plan for a stress-free retirement. Read on to learn more about financial myths in retirement. You Can Determine the Amount to Save For Retirement Saving money for the rainy days is the hope and wish for everyone. This means you will have a bank account to save money every time you generate income. …
How to Better Ensure Your Retirement Nest Egg Lasts
No matter how much you have saved, it’s important to remember that your returns will always vary. Instead of planning on regular returns each year, consider planning for volatility by varying what you withdraw and when. Be Ready to Flex Since the bond market is extremely low, your retirement investments are probably concentrated in stocks. When the return is good, it may be tempting to set your withdrawal rate a bit higher than 4%, but when the return drops or the market contracts, you will be better off having more money available to buy back into the market. Hold Off …
The Benefits of Having a Schedule in Retirement
In the retirement years of life, many people are often freed from the obligations that they had when they were working. This can be a highly valuable time in one’s life, and yet it is often not treated as such. There are many benefits to having a schedule in retirement, including increased productivity, improved health, and more time to spend with family members. For some people, this may mean going back to work on their terms or volunteering at chosen organizations. There needs to be a balance between personal desires and responsibilities, though, so if you’re finding yourself being pulled …
Retirement Planning By the Numbers
Building a strong financial foundation for your future has probably been on your radar for a while. However, for many workers, the end of organized or paid employment can be rather amorphous. If your last day in the office is close enough to have you worrying, now is your time to sit down and go over the numbers. Determine Your Budget In your post-working life, your expenses will change. Determining the best budget for you, your spouse, and any dependent children will likely need attention to make sure that your monthly expenses will not completely wipe out your retirement income. …
How to Know if Your Retirement Savings Are on Track
The idea of running low on money in retirement is quite terrifying for many of us. Making sure that our funds will not only fulfill our needs but also make life a bit better for those we leave behind is worth the worry, as long as we use that energy for effective planning. Milestones to Consider Depending on the experts you follow, there are multiple milestones to consider. For example, by your early 50s, you should have six times your yearly income in savings as per some advisers. If you do not have that much in a retirement fund, your …
After One Year of Covid-19, America’s Retirement Crisis Is Little Changed
While the Covid-19 pandemic ended millions of jobs, many Americans still saved toward retirement. Yet there’s still a major retirement crisis in the United States today as half of Americans do not have enough savings to maintain their living standards once they retire. Here’s a look at how Covid-19 has affected retirement plans. Covid-19 Impact on Retirement Planning Millions of workers were laid off or faced reduced hours and pay during the pandemic. Many of these people are now challenged to save up for retirement with no access to an employer benefit program. But even before the pandemic, many businesses …
Do you have enough planned if you live to 100?
We are living at a progressive and prosperous time in history. Significant economic, technological, and medical advancements have been made, and it’s only getting better. So it goes without saying that living a long, robust, and healthy life is not a big issue anymore as is figuring out all the moving pieces. Longevity Planning? With living a long life comes the extra need for a holistic and comprehensive inclusion of societal, individual, family, and even financial perspectives. Am I ready to retire? Do I have enough to retire in the manner I want? How do I envision my life post-retirement? …
Will Your Retirement Income Be Enough?
If you are concerned about having sufficient financial resources after you retire, read on. We will discuss how to ensure a comfortable life during this phase of life. Future Expenses: How Much Will You Need? First and foremost, you ought to estimate how much you will need. Investopedia states, “Many financial advisors boil down this answer to one rule of thumb, at least as a starting point: the 4% sustainable withdrawal rate.” For instance, the site adds that if you have a $1 million nest egg, you could withdraw $40k per year for thirty years. That said, obviously the more …