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“I’m going to die soon”

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“I’m going to die soon.”  Yesterday I spoke with a relative who said this to me.  Not, thankfully, because she has any particular health reason for the statement, but because she bought a new couch. I asked her to explain. She discussed…

Estimate your life expectancy

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The age at which you retire isn't the only factor that determines how long you'll be retired. The other important factor is your lifespan. We all hope to live to an old age, but a longer life means that you'll have even more years of retirement…

Decide when you'll retire

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To determine your total retirement needs, you can't just estimate how much annual income you need. You also have to estimate how long you'll be retired. Why? The longer your retirement, the more years of income you'll need to fund it. The length…

6 RISKS TO A SECURE RETIREMENT

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You have dreams for retirement. But you need to understand six common risks most retirees face and take steps to protect your retirement dreams from these risks: 1. Health care expenses. Medical costs have risen at more than twice the rate…