Retirement Finances




Retirement Finances

The meaning of retirement has changed. It is no longer a fixed date, but rather a dynamic state affected by inflation, longevity, rising healthcare costs and other variables. The Institute provides objective research and strategies to help address these concerns.


MetLife Retirement Income IQ Study
	Six in ten Americans (60%) underestimate life expectancy and almost half (49%) underestimate the amount of pre-retirement income they’ll need once they retire. Read more (PDF, 3.19 mb)

Retirement Planning: Healthcare Considerations

In 2006, 35% of employers with 200 or more employees offered health benefits, down from 66% in 1988. These changes, along with rising healthcare costs and increased longevity, have made planning for healthcare costs vital for those seeking a financially secure retirement. (Employer Health Benefits: 2006 Summary of Findings, The Kaiser Family Foundation and Health Research and Educational Trust, 2006)

Read more (PDF, 161 kb)

The MetLife Survey of American Attitudes Toward Retirement: What's Changed? (PDF, 1.04 mb)
Since You Care: Legal Matters (PDF, 3.5 mb)
What Today's Woman Needs to Know: A Retirement Journey (PDF, 840 kb)
Purchasing Long-Term Care Insurance: Ten Key Considerations for Consumers (PDF, 59 kb)

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	Dr. David DeLong
Dr. DeLong helps employers find solutions for the challenges of an aging workforce.
Read the study:Searching for the Silver Bullet: Leading Edge Solutions for Leveraging an Aging Workforce(PDF, 1.7 mb)

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