No doubt you’ve read articles in recent years lamenting the demise of the traditional pension system and claiming that the economic outlook for today’s retirees is grim. But at least one expert says, “Not so fast!” The future of retirement, he writes in this Bloomberg article, is actually brighter than ever. We thought we would … Read more
Here at AgingOptions, one of the hallmarks of our LifePlanning process involves clear, complete family communication. Over the years we have dealt with many difficult situations in which Mom and Dad never sat down with their adult kids to go over their retirement plan and explain their wishes and preferences as they age. This lack … Read more
We tend to think of Kiplinger as a reliable source for straightforward, fairly conservative financial reporting. So when Kiplinger sounds the alarm, it might be a good idea to pay close attention. That was our reaction when we read this article that was published very recently on this authoritative financial website. The title, over a … Read more
So you think you’re ready for retirement? You have your financial plan in place and you’re pretty certain you know what you need to know about Medicare and Social Security? That’s a good start, but it’s not enough. This recent article on the financial website Kiplinger tells us that no one is really ready to … Read more
Here at AgingOptions we interact with all sorts of people as they begin to plan for retirement. Some have a very realistic view of the future, and they’re not afraid to deal with reality as they contemplate what the future holds. Others seem to live in a dream world, refusing to look the future squarely … Read more
We just discovered this very recent article on the website of Kaiser Health News, one that really captured our notice. The article is called “A Playbook for Managing Problems in the Last Chapter of Your Life,” and it calls attention to two themes we emphasize repeatedly in our seminars and on the radio – the … Read more
Are you looking for ways to wreck your retirement? Of course for any sane person the answer is “no” – and yet many of us persist in certain actions (or inactions) that are almost guaranteed to do just that. This article published recently on the website Investopedia illustrates the point perfectly. It’s called “5 Retirement-Wrecking … Read more
A few weeks ago USA Today published an article that was a real eye-opener for those of us in the retirement field. The title spoke volumes. “Easy retirement?” it read. “Only for the privileged few.” No matter whether you’re retired or just beginning to plan, we suggest you click here to read this important analysis. … Read more
Are you a baby boomer beginning to look seriously at retirement? If you are, you’re certainly not alone: there are tens of millions of you out there! Your retirement years can indeed be a joy (our goal here at AgingOptions is to help make sure of that). However, you need to be careful and plan … Read more
Some of the nation’s largest insurance companies have gotten into the retirement research arena in a big way. Among the firms coming out regularly with research reports about aging and retirement are familiar names like MetLife and long-term care firm Genworth. Recently we found this comprehensive study, the first of its kind from the insurance … Read more
Will your plan for retirement lead to disaster if your health fails? Will you end up forced into institutional care, go broke paying for care, or become a burden on your family?
For millions of Americans, the answer is yes. This video explains why retirement turns into a nightmare for so many people and how completing this course can keep these nightmares from happening to you.
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Since the AgingOptions Radio Show first began airing in the Pacific Northwest in 2006, elder law attorney Rajiv Nagaich has been helping people answer some of life’s toughest questions. In this comprehensive anthology, drawn from thousands of hours of AgingOptions Radio Show broadcasts, listen to Rajiv Nagaich answer callers’ questions about retirement planning. His answers are packed with important nuggets of information that will help you create your own LifePlan for retirement. It’s a recording you’ll want to listen to again and again.
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