deepstash
Beta
Deepstash brings you key ideas from the most inspiring articles like this one:
Read more efficiently
Save what inspires you
Remember anything
8
Key Ideas
Save all ideas
Growing older without a spouse or adult children means you'll need to build support who can help with your finances, make medical decisions and prevent you from becoming isolated as you grow older (extended family, trusted friends, and paid professionals):
85 SAVES
143 READS
Many singles don't have a strong enough backup plan to cover the costs of a major illness or other problems.
Ensure you have enough cash on hand to cover emergencies. For singles, the aim is between nine and twelve months of living expenses in a savings account. As you near retirement, consider bulking up to at least two years of living expenses.
70 SAVES
119 READS
Group long-term disability policies offered by employers typically replace up to 60% of your income.
To ensure you have enough coverage, aim to bring your total coverage up to 80% o 90% of your take-home pay, including bonuses and commissions.
67 SAVES
100 READS
78 SAVES
87 READS
If you were married for more than a decade and then divorced or your spouse died, you may qualify for Social Security benefits based on his or her work history.
If you're in good health, postponing benefits may be worth it. For each year you wait past full retirement age - up to age 70 - you get a bump of 8% in your benefit.
71 SAVES
72 READS
If you don't have long-term-care insurance, a chronic illness could quickly drain your retirement funds.
Nearly 70% of seniors will eventually need some form of long-term care, and about 20% of them for more than five years.
Buying long-term-care insurance policies early - generally in your late fifties or early sixties - will help keep the policies affordable.
74 SAVES
77 READS
Getting the right documents in place will make it easier when you become unable to manage your affairs.
69 SAVES
68 READS
82 SAVES
72 READS
SIMILAR ARTICLES & IDEAS:
4
Key Ideas
Old age typically brings medical problems and increased healthcare expenses.
Living out your retirement years in comfort while also covering your medical expenses may turn out to be a burden too large to bear.
Without a well-planned retirement nest egg, you may be forced to liquidate your assets in order to cover your expenses during your retirement years.
4
Key Ideas
Savings and investments should be part of a monthly budget even when young or just starting a career.
You cannot save enough if you are waiting until your late 30's before...
To have a secure and financially independent retired life during your golden years with regular post retirement income, a corpus of savings/investments and a safe shelter or home.
1
Key Idea