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Archives for April 3, 2017

Live Long or Prosper? How Retirees can do Both.

Some retirees underspend throughout their golden years, sacrificing quality of life to assure they don’t outlive their income. Others resist their desire to be philanthropic because of concerns that donations could leave them short on money down the road.

A market downturn during the early years of retirement can be one of the biggest risks of running out of money. This may seem incongruous, since the earlier a downturn happens, the more time a portfolio has to recover. However, early loss of principal combined with steady withdrawals can lead to a challenging financial situation.

One common form of financial stability used to come in through a company pension plan. When combined with Social Security benefits, pensions gave retirees an idea of how much they could spend each month for the rest of their life.

Social Security is expected to be in good shape for the next 15+ years, but pensions are quickly becoming a thing of the past. If you don’t have or expect a pension when you retire, consider learning how you can create a steady and reliable income stream using an annuity from an insurance company. Annuities can help enhance quality of life throughout retirement by providing a similar sense of financial confidence that pensions once offered.

 

The content provided here is designed to provide general information on the subjects covered. It is not, however, intended to provide specific legal or tax advice. Contact us at info@securedretirements.com or call us at (952) 460­-3260 to schedule a time to discuss your financial situation and the potential role of investments in your financial strategy.

Danielle Christensen

Paraplanner

Danielle is dedicated to serving clients to achieve their retirement goals. As a Paraplanner, Danielle helps the advisors with the administrative side of preparing and documenting meetings. She is a graduate of the College of St. Benedict, with a degree in Business Administration and began working with Secured Retirement in May of 2023.

Danielle is a lifelong Minnesotan and currently resides in Farmington with her boyfriend and their senior rescue pittie/American Bulldog mix, Tukka.  In her free time, Danielle enjoys attending concerts and traveling. She is also an avid fan of the Minnesota Wild and loves to be at as many games as possible during the season!