Determining cash flow and examining fixed expenses are crucial in achieving retirement readiness, according to financial advisory firm’s “90/70/30” Rule.”
Most advisers (95%) believe their investment strategies will help clients meet retirement income needs, despite the challenges of managing volatility and generating sufficient income for current retirees.
Target income-replacement ratios should be higher than the 70% to 75% conventionally accepted as a rule of thumb, the Retirement Advisor Council contends.
A sometimes-overlooked option for retirement income in defined contribution (DC) plans can help keep participants from outliving their retirement savings, sources said.
Only half the clients of advisers surveyed have realistic expectations about the amount of income their investments will provide in retirement, Russell Investments found.
When choosing investment products for retirement, male Boomers care most about rate of return followed by the investment’s past performance, a survey found.