Posts Tagged ‘retirement planning’
Retiree Health-Care Costs Surge
A 65-year-old couple retiring in 2012 will spend at least $240,000 in healthcare costs during their retirement, according to a report from Fidelity Investments released Wednesday. That figure represents a 4% increase from last year, when the study estimated such costs would average at least $230,000. But many people live longer: That [...]
49 Percent of Americans Don’t Save Money in a Retirement Plan
A new report conducted by LIMRA reveals that many Americans choose not to save money for retirement during a time when personal savings are more critical than ever. The trade association for the financial services industry said 49 percent of Americans currently do not have a retirement plan at all. One standout figure in LIMRA’s report is [...]
Most Americans Lack Comprehensive Retirement Plans
According to a survey by the Society of Actuaries of 1,600 retired or close-to-retirement investors 45-80, just 35% said they have a detailed retirement road map designed to manage the risk of running out of money. That incidence is virtually unchanged since 2005. Meanwhile, 57% of retirees said they have a risk management strategy in place, up [...]
A Relaxed Look at Retirement
A new book on retirement planning is unique as it offers advice and guidance to future and current retirees based on their experiences, rather than on a more philosophical lecturing approach. It offers advice on budgeting, preventive health programs, preparing wills and living wills, attaining overall peace of mind, and winding down and preparing [...]
Five Effective Ways to Control Employee Benefit Costs
March 28 by Leila Morris Subscribe to Insurance Insider News EMPLOYEE BENEFITS • Five Effective Ways to Control Benefit Costs • Research Shows the Importance of Dental Care for Diabetics • How Stress Affects Employees HEALTH REFORM UPDATE • Americans Weigh in on Supreme Court Hearings • Conservative Group Expects Mandate to be [...]
