What am I Saving For?

Most people would define their primary savings goal as “retirement.” …Or would they?

Of course, retirement is often a primary long-term savings goal, but not always. The definition of retirement itself has morphed over the recent decade with people living longer lives. “Retirement” encompasses more than simply stopping work and being on a “permanent vacation.”  In fact, recent research published in the Journal of Financial Planning* reports that quitting work cold turkey often is not reality – for a number of reasons.

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There is more to the long-term savings equation that a simple line from Point A (today) to Point B (retirement).

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