6.1 million people age 65 or older are in the work force today because they couldn't save enough before retirement.
PISCATAWAY, NJ - 07/29/09 - As people live longer thanks to medical advancements and scientific research, the number of years they are retired grows, and the amount of retirement savings required grows respectively. The easiest way to reach your retirement savings goal is to begin early, however most people still fail to reach their goal for several reasons.
If a person fails to reach their goal, it's not because they simply cannot afford to save enough but there are multiple other host of reasons. Most do not have enough retirement nest egg because part of their expected saving comes from the stock market and, as many people are realizing now, these can be risky investments. Another reason could be that they do not structure their retirement plans efficiently and end up paying too much in taxes. Most people ultimately spend some portion of their "retirement savings" before it can be utilized for its intended purpose. Or they miscalculate either their return on investment during the planning stages of retirement or the severe impact of inflation. Perhaps it was a simple as procrastination; even though they understand the importance of savings for retirement but they do not start saving early.
Neil Jesani , CEO of BeamaLife.com and "Certified Financial Planner" professional says, "It is very important that you begin planning for retirement early in life and properly calculate how much you will need at retirement. Also, they should have sizeable retirement saving in a safer and more tax efficient vehicles like fixed annuities and whole life insurance policy . There are several factors to consider when planning your retirement but to maintain your current living standard you need is 60% to 70% of your pre-retirement income once you have retired."
Today, to make up for any retirement savings shortfalls, people are simply just working longer. Roughly 6.1 million people age 65 or older are in the work force today, compared to 3.8 million 10 years ago. Between 1977 and 2007, employment of workers 65 and over increased 10%. The median income for all individuals 65 and older is $20,481.
The best way to avoid not reaching your retirement goals is to begin your retirement savings early and account for possible setbacks like needing to use your retirement savings, an unsuccessful risk in the stock market, and the inevitable impact of inflation. The right amount of and the right kind of life insurance will help you to manage your risk and permit you to spend down your retirement savings during your retirement years. BeamaLife.com has right expertise and product solution to help fellow American to save for comfortable and healthy retirement.
About BeamaLife.com
BeamaLife is a privately held, rapidly growing online nationwide life insurance brokerage firm licensed in all 50 states. While leading the evolution of the life insurance industry into the E-commerce environment, BeamaLife's mission is to educate the fellow Americans on life insurance, term life insurance, whole life insurance, college savings, retirement savings, disability insurance and long term care insurance. BeamaLife is leader in term life quote and whole life quote. BeamaLife finds the best life insurance rates and life insurance quote. Please visit www.Beamalife.com for further information.
About Neil Jesani
Neil Jesani is the President & CEO of BeamaLife.com. He is also a Certified Financial Planner and recognized by the Consumers' Research Council of America as one of "America's Top Financial Planners". Mr. Jesani contributes articles and financial advice to the top publications within the financial and Indian communities. He has been a guest on several television programs providing sound business and financial advice and is passionate about helping individual consumers and business owners understand the complex and challenging world of Life Insurance and Financial Planning.
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