Five Things to Know Before You Retire - Rodgers & Associates
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Five Things to Know Before You Retire

Retiring is the “big transition” people work towards, hoping to enjoy their golden years with the greatest happiness and comfort. Take the first step toward a smarter retirement with our free planning guide.

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This guide will address the following concerns:

Two of the more signif­icant retirement compo­nents are Social Security and Medicare. Do you under­stand the strategies for maximizing Social Security benefits and when is optimal to collect? Medicare offers different types of plans and signif­icant penalties for not enrolling by 65. Do you know enough about Medicare to choose the best plan for you? Many of these decisions are irreversible, so you want to get them right the first time.

Have you saved enough for retirement? How long will your retirement nest egg last? Many soon-to-be retirees have depended on an employer for regular income to pay their expenses. Do you have suffi­cient assets to generate the income needed to meet your expenses? Are your invest­ments appro­pri­ately allocated between growth and fixed income to keep pace with inflation?

To retire in wealth, health, and happiness, you should build your life around the people and things you love the most. Do you know how to be purposeful about how you spend your years in retirement? Ensuring happiness and gratitude in the years ahead will depend on finding your purpose in this next phase of life.

Watch Chris Hershey, a Rodgers & Associates Adviser, discuss this guide on Good Day PA