Athene surveyed pre-retirees and retirees early in retirement about their retirement planning and found that many people have the basics covered — but they still have work to do. See below what gaps respondents are leaving, what they’re getting right and where you stack up in your plans for retirement.
This material is provided by Athene Annuity and Life Company (61689) headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, which issues annuities in 49 states (excluding NY) and in D.C., and Athene Annuity & Life Assurance Company of New York (68039) headquartered in Pearl River, New York, which issues annuities in New York.
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