Income Strategy: The Personal Pension Plan
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What is a PERSONAL PENSION PLAN?The old retirement model of past generations is gone. Back then, along with the gold watch, the company could expect to only pay retirement benefits for 3-4 years.
Today's retirement period can last 25, 30, 35 years or more. The new retirement model is all about longevity. That is why the Personal Pension Plan is important in assuring that today's retirees have an income guaranteed long after the gold watch has quit working. Let's Take it Step by Step:
It appears that the majority of Americans are not very positive about the prospects of having a secured retirement. Even for those lucky enough to have pensions ... they know it is unlikely to be sufficient. WATCH OUR PERSONAL PENSION PLAN OVERVIEW VIDEO
WE HAVE ALL BEEN OPERATING OFF THE SAME THREE-LEGGED STOOL CONCEPT THAT HAS BEEN USED FOR GENERATIONS.
1. Pensions: We used to think that this would be enough. It turns out we need more. A recent Towers Watson survey stated that at the end of 1998, 90 of the Fortune 100 companies had a defined benefit pension plan. Today, only 17 of those companies offer such a plan to new hires. Now, most Americans are doing it on their own through 401(k)s. The difference between the “defined contribution” 401(k) and the “Defined Benefit” pension is all in the guarantees ... or lack thereof. When it comes to 401(k) s, we just keep our fingers crossed and hope for good financial winds. 2. Social Security: For most Baby Boomers, and for those already retired, Social Security may make it through our lifetimes. However, boomers will need every penny as we haven’t saved enough. 3. Personal Savings: This is the most important component in planning for a successful retirement. Again, for those retired, the job isn’t over. We still need to have the maintenance plan. How To Convert Personal Savings Into Guaranteed Retirement IncomeWell, there are many choices such as investments or real estate. For those who no longer have a stomach for risk, the choices are fewer.
Most advisors present Monte Carlo simulations that present different withdrawal scenarios based upon years of past stock market performances. These simulations show that based on different assumptions, you should be safe and not run out of money. Equities are, and will continue to be for many, an important part of their retirement plans. However many people are looking for safe money places. The personal pension is an old idea that is making a big comeback due to its simplicity. It entails separating essential and discretionary income needs, determining the need for increased income in the future, and analyzing assets available for income today and the potential income they would provide. Then we need to determine... how much do you need and when do you need it? Sounds simple, doesn’t it? That is why it is in such favor today. Many Americans are taking some at risk money and placing it in safe money places. Some have determined that they are at a place in life where they want zero investment risk and are willing to sacrifice the potential of great returns for the comfort and tranquility of guaranteed income for life that cannot be outlived. This all depends on needs and timelines. How much does it take to fund the guaranteed income desired? The Personal Pension Plan is not a one size fits all plan. Therefore, we will need to take some information, map out the amount of income you will need, determine when you will need it, and take into consideration any special needs or desires you have. When most Boomers or retirees are asked, “How long do they want this income to last?” They usually say “Forever”. When they ask the advisor, “Why are you using annuities to accomplish these goals?” The answer is the theme song for the James Bond 1971 film of the same name … “Diamonds are Forever”… and so are annuities Need help filling your income gap?
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