Retirement

Anson Blog

June 27, 2019

What the news ignores about retirement for baby boomers

For the past 20 years, retirement savings rates have tanked. In 2018, the average savings rate was 6.3% of total income — nowhere near the suggested rate of 15% to 20% that we recommend. These startling numbers contradict with the envisioned daydream of a carefree retirement.
June 7, 2019

4 Actions to Take If You’re Retiring in 2020

Recent headlines have added volatility to the markets. As an investor and retirement saver, how much will this turmoil matter to you in the long run?
September 27, 2018
Debunking a Few Popular Retirement Myths

Debunking a Few Popular Retirement Myths

Debunking a Few Popular Retirement Myths It seems high time to dispel some of these misconceptions. Some have been around for decades, and some new clichés have recently joined their ranks. Let’s examine a few.   “When I’m retired, I won’t really have to invest anymore.” Society still […]
April 24, 2018

The Three Retirement Savings Choices You Need To Make

Answering three simple questions can help you make the retirement savings choices that will put you on the right path. We’ve all been there: scratching our heads wondering what to do with all the retirement savings accounts. Too many choices can be overwhelming, until you step back and […]
April 18, 2018

A Retirement Gender Gap

Why a middle-class woman may end up less ready to retire than a middle-class man.  Provided by Sam Sweitzer, CFA, Anson Analytics   What is the retirement outlook for the average fifty-something working woman?  As a generalization, less sunny than that of a man in her age group. […]
March 28, 2018
Millennial

To Those Twenty-Somethings Out There: A Few Words On Feathering Your (Retirement) Nest

If you are in your twenties, you may think it’s too early to start planning for your retirement. Be assured, it’s never too early. Following are a few tips to consider in planning to feather your nest and nurture your nest egg.  1) Calculate your monthly expenditures and […]
March 22, 2018

Veterans – Are You Missing Out On Hidden Benefits?

Little Known Veteran Benefits That You Could Be Overlooking: After his grandfather died more than a decade ago, Lamarr Couser and his family were caught by surprise when the funeral director asked whether the World War II veteran was covered by a life insurance policy from the Department […]