Are Retirement Income Worries Overblown? Ep 387

Click here to work with us! Many people fear running out of money in retirement, assuming they'll struggle financially once they stop working. But a recent Gallup poll shows 80% of retirees have enough to live comfortably, despite concerns about Social Security, longevity risk, and pension declines. Why the difference between expectation and reality? Many retirees find their expenses drop, Medicare covers more than expected, and Social Security plays a bigger role in their income. However, many still claim Social Security early, leaving money on the table. By making strategic choices, like delaying Social Security and managing retirement savings wisely, you can secure a more stable, stress-free future. If you're anxious about your retirement income, you're not alone—but retirees before you have found their finances more stable than they expected. By taking the right steps now, you can be part of that 80% who enjoy a confident retirement. Outline of This Episode (0:00) Concerns vs. Reality  (1:30) The Gallup poll and retirement reality (5:00) The Social Security dilemma and when to claim (9:10) The shift from pensions to 401(k)s (11:17) Listener question: Pros and cons of 55+ communities (18:30) Why renting before buying can save you money (21:00) Final takeaways and episode wrap-up Resources & People Mentioned The Retirement Podcast Network Gallup poll on retirement confidence 55+ community comparison site Emile Hallez’ Investment News retirement article Connect with Benjamin Brandt Become a Client: www.retirementstartstoday.com/start Get the Retire-Ready Toolkit: http://retirementstartstodayradio.com/ Follow Ben on Twitter: https://twitter.com/retiremeasap Join the newsletter: https://retirementstartstodayradio.com/newsletter Dive deeper into retirement planning with Ben at www.RetirementIncome.University Subscribe to Retirement Starts Today on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Podbean, Player FM, iHeart, or Spotify