19 min

Is Retirement Planning Harder Than It Used to Be? Part 2 The Financial Answer

    • Investing

How have things changed since when your grandparents were planning for retirement? So many things have gone up in cost! Instead of pretending things are still like they used to be or avoiding the topic, it’s important to face some of these facts head-on. Listen in as we wrap up our conversation about how retirement planning can be harder than it used to be.  
 
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
Healthcare costs have heavy premiums.
The sandwich generation is more prevalent.
There were shorter life expectancies.
Back in the day, there were more contributors to Social Security.
It’s easier to achieve financial literacy today.
 
For more, visit us online: http://thefinancialanswer.com 

How have things changed since when your grandparents were planning for retirement? So many things have gone up in cost! Instead of pretending things are still like they used to be or avoiding the topic, it’s important to face some of these facts head-on. Listen in as we wrap up our conversation about how retirement planning can be harder than it used to be.  
 
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
Healthcare costs have heavy premiums.
The sandwich generation is more prevalent.
There were shorter life expectancies.
Back in the day, there were more contributors to Social Security.
It’s easier to achieve financial literacy today.
 
For more, visit us online: http://thefinancialanswer.com 

19 min