Why rely on the vagaries of Washington politics when it comes to their future retirement when you can teach them to control their own destiny?
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How a Fiduciary Can Better Prepare Pre-Retirees to Avoid that “What’s Missing” Feeling in Retirement
Perhaps the usual focus on the fairy tale version of retirement has led to the problem of post-retirement disappointment. To counter this, pre-retirees are vowing to avoid the mistakes of their older brothers and sisters.
One way to overcome this lack of purpose is to treat retirement itself as a mission… purpose all comes down to two words: “Get Involved.”
The financial news media and the investment industry constantly bombards employees with reminders to save for environment. It’s probably the most recognized financial goal people have. Could it be, then, that society has built up such an aura around retirement that the anticipation exceeds the actual event?
The real prize, though, comes courtesy of following Ben Franklin’s advice. Once you convince them to save and they see the perpetual motion machine known as “compounding,” your job is done.
No one need place themselves in a “Blanche DuBois Scenario.” Each has the ability, no matter their station in life, to seize control over their own destiny. This applies to retirement as much as anything else. This article offers five specific ideas each to three typical age groups trying to protect themselves against the potential loss of Social Security benefits.
If you own a business, waiting until the last minute to reduce taxes limits your options. You still have some, though. Here they are.
Think about it. Newborn babies keep their parents up all night. Knowing your adult child has a sizeable nest egg means being able to sleep soundly. And chances are you’ll spend your waking hours with less stress, too. Teaching your children to save early for retirement can achieve this healthy (and wealthy) goal. There’s no reason why financial professionals should be the only parents who know this little secret.
Ary Rosenbaum’s latest book tells the story of the modern retirement era through the lens of classic movie sequels, but it’s his own unique experiences that tell the real story. Here’s a taste.
In the final analysis, though many Americans would find it difficult or impossible to be happy with their retirement income being limited to Social Security, a sizable group of other Americans can and do live their retirement with Social Security as their sole income source.
