#2: The 6 Risks You Need to Know For Retirement Planning

You have worked hard to build your savings, but do you actually know what could put your retirement at risk? In this episode, Jaime Cowper, a financial advisor and certified long term care specialist, breaks down the six major retirement risks: longevity, market volatility, inflation, taxes, health care costs, and personal circumstances like the loss of a spouse. Jaime explains why having different income buckets matters, how the widow tax surprises families, and why shifting everything to bonds may not solve the inflation problem. If you are close to retirement and want to understand what you are really planning for, this episode was made for you.Chapters: (00:00) Introduction(01:35) Risk 1: Longevity Risk(03:24) Risk 2: Market Risk(04:01) Risk 3: Inflation Risk(05:08) Comparing Your Current Plan(05:33) Risk 4: Tax Risk(06:07) Risk 5: Long Term Care(06:55) Risk 6: Personal Circumstance RiskComment below: which of the six risks Jaime covered surprised you the most, and is it something you have thought about for your own retirement?To schedule a time to discuss your financial future visit https://www.unityfinancialadvisors.net/contact-us or call (248) 885-8176 today!Connect with Jaime on Social MediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimecowperInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaime.cowperFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/unityfinancialInvestment advisory and financial planning services offered through Advisory Alpha, LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor. Insurance, Consulting, and Education services offered through Unity Financial Advisors. Unity Financial Advisors is a separate and unaffiliated entity from Advisory Alpha. While tax and legal issues may be discussed in the general course of financial and investment planning, Advisory Alpha does not provide tax or legal services. Jaime Cowper is an investment advisor representative of Advisory Alpha, LLC, a SEC registered investment advisor. All opinions expressed by Jaime Cowper are solely her own opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Advisory Alpha, LLC, and as such, any and all statements of purported or observed general practices of non-affiliated firms and advisors; conditions of the broad financial services industry; or performance or returns with regards to products, securities, markets, or otherwise, whether or not advisor indicates they may be relying on third-party data or sources, are solely the opinions and/or interpretations of the advisor and are not intended to be offered as factual. The validity of these statements has not been verified, and as such, no representations of their validity are made. This recording is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon for investment decisions. This material is not endorsed or approved by the Social Security Office or any other Government Agency. An Annuity is a long-term financial product designed largely for asset accumulation and retirement needs. All guarantees are backed by the claims-paying ability of the issuing insurance company.