9 Smart Moves to Make Your Money Last in Retirement

Financial advisers will tell you that the most telling—and risky—years of your retirement are the five before you leave the 9 to 5 world, and the five after you have forsaken a steady pay check and learn to live on Social Security, perhaps a pension, and a lifetime of wealth accumulation through a retirement plan. Indeed, making your money last as long as you and your spouse do consistently shows up as the biggest worry among folks approaching or in retirement. To help you with these vexing questions, we asked our credentialed financial advisers, whose columns appear on our Wealth Creation channel, to share with you the advice they give to their clients. Here are 9 insights from the pros. We hope they help you make your money last a lifetime.

In Retirement, You Should Plan to Live, Not Plan to Die

There are no crystal balls to predict your lifespan. The real work begins after you’ve given your adviser a reasoned expectation. You can structure a good plan from there.

Make the Most of Social Security Benefits With Tailored Strategies

With hundreds of filing possibilities, it pays to carefully weigh all your options and get creative about when and how to claim benefits so you can get the most out of your retirement.

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