From MarketWatch:
I’m 62, live in Missouri but work in Florida and have $1.8 million — ‘have I positioned myself well?’: Many readers may think $1.8 million is enough to retire immediately, but the truth is — it depends. Here’s what this reader should consider first.
Your retirement is years away. Can you count on Social Security?: The government program is facing insolvency issues, but Congress has never let it fail before. Here’s what to know about Social Security when planning retirement.
Saving for retirement on TikTok? Gen Z invests differently: Some young Americans are picking up personal finance tips on TikTok, but that’s not the only way investment firms are engaging with this new class of investors.
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More in retirement news:
Do you really need a 401(k) to retire? People over 50 without one weigh in (Real Simple)
Two of Bank of America’s post-crisis leaders will retire (The New York Times)
Considering retiring? Try a sabbatical instead (Kiplinger)
What can older clients do if they haven’t saved enough for retirement? (Barron’s)
New York City mandates retirement savings plans for all (SHRM)
Research and Insight:
Keys to facilitating retirement success (Plansponsor)
Survey shows importance of personalized approach to retirement planning (Advisor Perspectives)
Michigan voters support retirement savings options (AARP)
Employers plan to increase benefits to spur hiring, recovery (American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries)
Not everyone can delay their retirement (Center for Retirement Research at Boston College)
To share with your family, friends and clients:
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How has COVID-19 changed the way you view your job?
How can I use my 401(k) to save the planet?
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