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Yes, Retirement
Still Possible... Though retirement account
portfolios are down, they are not out. Accounts may need to be
re- diversified, and workers may have to work longer but
retiring is still within reach. Investors who are
within five years of retirement can recoup losses and attain
their retirement goals IF they diversify their portfolios AND
defer retiring for a few years, according to research by
Financial Engines, Investment Analysis and
Research. Those who panicked and moved their
investments to an all-cash or conservative fixed-income
portfolio are more likely to have to delay retirement for an
estimated four years and increase their
savings. For many, delaying retirement can
position retirees back on track. They may have to increase
their savings. For example, a 60-year-old who earns $75,000
annually will have to increase their savings rate to 45%, from
9%, on average in order to retire at 65. However, if they
DELAY retirement until age 67, they will not need additional
savings. Granted, participants are not going to be able to
overcome the damages suffered in 2008 purely through different
asset allocation, but they are not completely at the mercy of
future market performance. This is best time to
evaluate risk tolerance-having experienced the declines in
2008 and the beginning of this year- because there is a
clearer picture of just how much risk one can
handle. Now the bigger decision is in the hands
of investors. Can you afford retirement now or is it in your
best interest to work awhile longer?
If you are interested in reallocating your
assets, consult an adviser who is experienced in this area.
For a free consultation, call Warren Financial Services, LLC.
(361) 853-4101.
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