Kiplinger

Build a Retirement Plan That Provides Paychecks AND Playchecks

If you're worried about not having enough money saved to retire, you certainly aren't alone.

Time and again, polls find it's a top concern for pre-retirees. In one telling survey conducted for Allianz Life in 2017, 63% of respondents said they feared running out of money in retirement more than they feared death.

Interestingly, in the same study, 72% of baby boomers actually said they felt financially prepared for retirement.

That might seem contradictory, but my guess is neither of those numbers would surprise financial advisers who work with those in their 50s and 60s. Despite the dire warnings about boomers' bad habits

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Kiplinger

Kiplinger3 min read
I’ve Inherited a Lot of Money. Now What?
It’s no surprise that many people who inherit millions of dollars are uncertain about what to do with their newfound wealth. The possibilities of becoming a multimillionaire overnight can be overwhelming, especially during a period when most are grie
Kiplinger5 min read
What You Need to Know About Life Insurance Settlements
Your life insurance monthly premium can start looking less and less appealing once you’ve retired. It’s a scenario Dan Simon, a retirement planning adviser with Daniel A. White & Associates in Middletown, Del., has seen quite often, even with his own
Kiplinger2 min read
Stock Market Today: Dow Officially Enters a Bear Market After Monday's Slide
Selling in the stock market picked right back up Monday, and despite a brief mid-morning push into positive territory, the major indexes still ended lower.  "Despite a quiet global economic data front, this weekend and Monday morning have been anythi

Related