The country faces not only a tide of baby boomers but also an increase in life expectancy. In 1935, when Social Security began, retirement lasted but a few years. Today it lasts a few decades and longer. For a couple both aged 65 today, according to projections, there’s a 50 percent chance that one will live to 92 and a 25 percent chance one will live to 97. The population is aging 2.

These days, from a financial standpoint, the primal fear often is not that a retiree will die too soon, but rather that they will live too long. This shouldn’t be a fear but rather cause for celebration! Change your outlook simply by preparing wisely for your retirement future – establish your priorities, find the right financial advisor, plan for possible detours – enjoy the ride.

1Social Security – ssa.gov/history/pdf/tr07summary.pdf
2 American Council of Life Insurers – acli.com/Tools/IndustryFacts/LifeInsurersFactBook/
Documents/FB11Mortality.pdf (11/18/2011)

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