Retirement

Until recently, people were funding retirement with Social Security and traditional employer pensions. However, with the uncertainty of Social Security and the decrease in employers offering pension plans, many people will need to rely much more on their personal savings during their retirement.

The amount of income you'll need in retirement will vary depending on your lifestyle, health issues, tax bracket, retirement age, and cost of living, among other things. Often you hear that you will need 70% to 80% of your pre-retirement income, but it is not uncommon to need 100% or more.

Approximately 40 percent of the 65-and-over population will eventually need long-term care, with an average stay of 2.5 years at a cost ranging from $30,000-$65,000 annually.

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• Recognize that retirement is more than choosing a date to do so.
• Determine what it takes and how to get there.
• Know how your job contributes to your retirement needs.
• Recognize when to use and not to use tax-deferred savings.
• Invest. Now, and in retirement.
• Determine how and if Social Security fits into your plans.
• Be aware of the impact of working in retirement.
• Recognize that your home is an asset.
• Remember that taxes due continue after you retire.
• Determine how you will receive retirement plan contributions.
• Ensure that your hard-earned wealth stays in your family.
• Re-examine your insurance needs, particularly health and disability coverage.

With over fifty years of serving the Bay Area, Allied Brokers can help you plan for a comfortable retirement. We will help you access the contributing factors of your retirement and advise you on the best solution to maintain the lifestlye you have once you decide to retire. Give us a call today.