Forecasting Retirement Income and Expense NDSU Extension Service packaged program Debra Pankow, Ph.D. Family Economics Specialist
What is Your Retirement Readiness Rating?
Retirement Confidence in America Confidence Retirement age Work after retirement Income sources Financial advisers Personal financial management
2005 Retirement Confidence Survey Most behind schedule Estimating retirement needs Importance of employer match Social Security
Retirement Preparation of North/South Dakota Farm/Ranch Couples
Retirement Income Your government Your employer Your personal savings/ investments Your assets Additional earnings
Ballpark Estimate
Retirement Expenses Housing and location Activities Health care Clothing Food Transportation Work-related expenses Retirement plan contributions Senior discounts Caregiving
Retirement Planning Tips Plan for inflation Take a practice run Live within your means Pay yourself first Start early Save and invest wisely Explore your next career Mentally prepare Carefully consider early retirement incentives Consider the implications of delaying retirement
Expense Greater than Income? Save more money Increase your income Increase retirement contributions Delay retirement Reduce retirement living expenses Tap into home equity Sell existing home Consider a reverse mortgage
FSLL Evaluation