Retirement: The Questions You Should be Asking Right Now

September 25, 2024

Retirement. For some, it’s been a lifelong destination — a dreamscape free of the 9-to-5 and chock full of hobbies, vacations, and, yes, naps. For others, retirement simply lurks in the background. They’re too busy living in the now to focus too much on what was once a far-off tomorrow. Regardless of which ideas on retirement you identify with the most, the fact remains that most of us will someday face accepting — and hopefully embracing — the title of “retiree.”

 

To help ensure that the day when you do retire is one of celebration and not consternation, it is useful to ask yourself a few questions and get some answers about your upcoming retirement.

 

For starters, we’ve curated a collection of questions covering three major areas you’ll need to give careful consideration to as you plan for your retirement.

  • Health care and insurance
  • Finances
  • Housing

 

Planning For Your Health Care and Insurance Needs

As we age, health care naturally becomes an increasingly significant concern. Retirement often means a transition from employer-sponsored health insurance to new health care coverage options, making it essential to evaluate your health care needs and plan accordingly.

 

Here are a few questions related to your health to help determine your health care and insurance needs as a retiree:

  1. What are my health goals as I get older?
  2. Do I have a plan in place for achieving my health goals?
  3. What is my living situation?
  4. Should I consider moving to get the care I need?

 

 

How Much Do I Need to Retire?

Managing our finances is something we always need to stay on top of. And in today’s economic climate, it’s even more critical to spend wisely to protect your financial future. A recent poll conducted by CNBC found that   and savings.

 

When thinking about how much money you need to retire start with these questions:

  1. What do the financial experts say my nest egg should be at retirement?
  2. Do I have a list of anticipated expenses over the next 5, 10, or 20 years?
  3. What current costs can I reduce by downsizing or moving?

 

 

Find the Best Housing Options During Retirement

Housing is a pivotal topic as you approach retirement. The good news is that there are more options today than ever before. However, you do need to weigh your options based on the type of retirement you envision.

 

Here are some questions to help you figure out what housing options are best when you retire:

  1. How much of my time in retirement do I want to spend on home maintenance?
  2. Does my health condition warrant a living option that includes care close at hand?
  3. Is a retirement community for me? And what do the options look like?

 

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