Keen On Retirement

One lesson that was driven home again during the recent 24-hour news cycle surrounding the election was, “Don’t believe everything you read and hear.”

We can’t avoid aging but we can take steps today to help ensure that we and our loved ones are physically safe and prepared financially and legally for the complications that aging often brings.

Are you sufficiently confused with all of the talk leading up to the election regarding health care coverage? Especially as you approach retirement, do you feel like you have a strong understanding of the Medicare system? Or do you have more questions than answers about what may soon be your primary healthcare coverage?

Most of the clients I work with that are on the glide slope to retirement are relatively well-prepared. Even so, many have a lingering feeling that they’d like to save a bit more before their retirement party. When you think about your future retirement, are you excited and confident? Or do you feel uncertain and stressed? If you’re looking to save a bit more before you stop working to give you greater confidence, start by taking these six steps.

Our guest today is Mark Wolf. Mark has been a close personal friend of mine for nearly 20 years. He also has a long history in the travel industry, and he is an expert on cruising.

Social Security was originally developed to be just a retirement safety net, but over time benefits grew and the system now covers an estimated 96% of Americans and makes up an average of 40% of a typical retiree’s income.