Will You Have to Retire Earlier Than You Expected To?

If you’re nearing retirement age and know you’re not financially prepared for retirement, your solution may be to work longer. While foregoing an early retirement can be prudent, your career might not last as long as you’d like it to. The pandemic and resulting economic conditions forced 1.9 million workers ages 55 and over out of the labor force in 2020.[1] Even in normal times, health problems, family responsibilities, layoffs, and business closings can cause people to leave their jobs unexpectedly. The truth is that retirement isn’t always voluntary, and you could have to retire earlier than you expected […]