Vision Financial Advisors
  • Home
  • About
  • Services
  • Resources
  • Events
  • Blog
  • Contact

How Retirement Has Changed Over the Last 30 Years

8/9/2019

0 Comments

 
Picture

Not Your Parents’ Retirement

The world has changed significantly in the past few decades. Thirty years ago, there weren’t cell phones. Computers weren’t widely owned. There was no Uber or Airbnb. Social media was unheard of and virtual reality was the stuff of science fiction.
 
The world changes quickly, and not just in terms of technology. Retirement has changed significantly in the past few decades as well. The next generation of retirees will face challenges that previous generations didn’t face.
 
The good news is that you can overcome these potential challenges if you plan ahead. Below are a few ways in which retirement has changed over time. Do you have a strategy to address these challenges? If not, now may be the time to develop one. A financial professional can help you get started.

Longevity 

People are living longer than ever. Usually, that’s a good thing, but a long lifespan can create financial challenges. According to the Society of Actuaries, today’s retirees can plan on a long lifespan. They estimate that a 65-year-old couple has a 50 percent chance of one spouse living to age 94 and a 25 percent chance of one spouse living to 98.1
 
If you retire in your mid-60s, there’s a chance your retirement could last 30 years. That means you’ll need your assets and your income to last that long. That could be difficult, especially if you overspend in the early years of retirement.

Income Sources 

There was a time when retirees could count on income from Social Security and an employer defined benefit pension to fund their retirement. Those days are long gone. Defined benefit pensions are quickly disappearing from employer benefit options. In fact, the percentage of Fortune 500 companies that offer defined benefit pensions has dropped from 59 percent in 1998 to 16 percent in 2017.2
 
While you can likely count on Social Security income, it may not be enough to fund a full retirement. That means you may need to take withdrawals from your savings and investments to generate income. You’ll likely need an income strategy to make sure you savings lasts through a long, fulfilling retirement.

Health Care 

Health care costs have risen dramatically in recent decades. Medicare helps cover some of those costs, but it doesn’t cover everything. In fact, Fidelity estimates that the average retiree will spend $285,000 out-of-pocket on healthcare.3 That figure is above and beyond what is covered by Medicare, and includes things like premiums, deductibles, copays and more.
 
How do you plan for high out-of-pocket healthcare costs? One effective strategy is to budget for them. You also may want to consider an investment strategy that generates enough income to cover potential health care costs.

Complexity 

Retirement income. Healthcare costs. Budgeting. Longevity. How do you plan a retirement strategy that considers all these potential challenges and more? For many retirees, the complexity of managing these issues is the real challenge.
 
Fortunately, you can address retirement issues head-on by developing a personalized retirement income plan. A retirement plan can help you project your income, budget your spending, and make sure that your assets last as long as you need them to.
 
Ready to plan for a 21st-century retirement? Let’s talk about it. Contact us today at
Vision Financial Advisors at 480.833.1553. We can help you analyze your needs and implement a plan. Let’s connect soon and start the conversation.
 
1https://www.fidelity.com/viewpoints/retirement/longevity
2https://www.planadviser.com/mere-16-fortune-500-companies-offer-db-plan/
3https://www.fidelity.com/viewpoints/personal-finance/plan-for-rising-health-care-costs\
 
Licensed Insurance Professional. This information is designed to provide a general overview with regard to the subject matter covered and is not state specific. The authors, publisher and host are not providing legal, accounting or specific advice for your situation. By providing your information, you give consent to be contacted about the possible sale of an insurance or annuity product. This information has been provided by a Licensed Insurance Professional and does not necessarily represent the views of the presenting insurance professional. The statements and opinions expressed are those of the author and are subject to change at any time. All information is believed to be from reliable sources; however, presenting insurance professional makes no representation as to its completeness or accuracy. This material has been prepared for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide, and should not be relied upon for, accounting, legal, tax or investment advice. This information has been provided by a Licensed Insurance Professional and is not sponsored or endorsed by the Social Security Administration or any government agency.
 
19094 - 2019/8/1
0 Comments



Leave a Reply.

    Gregory Johnson

    Vision Financial Advisors, LLC

    Archives

    August 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019

    Categories

    All
    Retirement Income Planning
    Tax Planning
    Tax Tips 2019

    RSS Feed

Gregory Johnson

Phone: 480.833.1553
​Email: [email protected]


Vision Financial Advisors
4140 E. Baseline Rd. Ste. 201
Mesa AZ 85206​
Picture

Site Map

Home
About
Services
Resources
Events
Blog
Contact

Insurance Company products may be recommended to provide a suitable solution based upon individual circumstances.  Insurance company products are backed by the full faith and credit of each carrier and are not FDIC insured. Guarantees are backed by the financial strength and claims-paying ability of the issuing insurance company.

Advisory services provided by Vision Financial Services, Inc., a registered investment advisory company.

Licensed Insurance Professional. Respond and learn how insurance and annuities can positively impact your retirement. This material has been provided by a licensed insurance professional for informational and educational purposes only and is not endorsed or affiliated with the Social Security Administration or any government agency. It is not intended to provide, and should not be relied upon for, accounting, legal, tax or investment advice.       ​AR - 3468 | 17671 - 2018/5/23
  • Home
  • About
  • Services
  • Resources
  • Events
  • Blog
  • Contact