Planning for Retirement Needs Chapter 2 Employee Benefit

Planning for Retirement Needs Chapter 2 Employee Benefit & Retirement Planning The aging Baby Boom generation has focused attention on the importance of retirement planning Between 1990 and 2000 55% increase in 50 to 54 year old age group – largest % growth for any 5 -year age group – due to ‘early Baby Boomers’ born between 1946 - 1950 45% increase in the 45 to 49 year old age group – 2 nd largest % growth for any 5 year age group – due to ‘later Baby Boomers’ born between 1951 – 1964 Source: http: //www. census. gov/Press-Release/www/2001/cb 01 cn 184. html Copyright 2009, The National Underwriter Company 1

Planning for Retirement Needs Chapter 2 Employee Benefit & Retirement Planning According to the U. S. Census Bureau, the percentage growth in older age groups will continue to rise through 2050, making financial planning for this older age group increasingly important in the coming years Copyright 2009, The National Underwriter Company 2

Planning for Retirement Needs Chapter 2 Employee Benefit & Retirement Planning Source: http: //www. census. gov/ipc/www/usinterimproj/natprojtab 02 a. xls Copyright 2009, The National Underwriter Company 3

Planning for Retirement Needs Chapter 2 Employee Benefit & Retirement Planning is Interdisciplinary Benefit / Compensation Planner Financial Planner Copyright 2009, The National Underwriter Company Estate Planning Skills 4

Planning for Retirement Needs Chapter 2 Employee Benefit & Retirement Planning is Multifaceted Clients may be • far from or close to retirement • business owners crafting own retirement • key executives with bargaining power • rank and file employees with no say in plan Copyright 2009, The National Underwriter Company 5

Planning for Retirement Needs Chapter 2 Employee Benefit & Retirement Planning 3 Fundamental Steps In Retirement Planning 1. Assess client’s financial need at retirement 2. Use current income and assets to determine how much of this need will be met at retirement 3. Establish plan to meet any projected shortfall in cash flow Copyright 2009, The National Underwriter Company 6

Planning for Retirement Needs Chapter 2 Employee Benefit & Retirement Planning But first Determine client’s current – assets – income sources Evaluate impact of client’s major financial goals on assets and income Copyright 2009, The National Underwriter Company 7

Planning for Retirement Needs Chapter 2 Employee Benefit & Retirement Planning Current Income Sources and Assets 1. Obtain benefit plan information – for client and spouse – current and previous benefit plans – private employer and government plans – use actual plan documents Copyright 2009, The National Underwriter Company 8

Planning for Retirement Needs Chapter 2 Employee Benefit & Retirement Planning Current Income Sources and Assets When examining benefit plans focus on: – employee’s vested benefits – plan provisions at retirement if employee continues employment – prediction of future benefits – extent to which employee can control benefits available at retirement Copyright 2009, The National Underwriter Company 9

Planning for Retirement Needs Chapter 2 Employee Benefit & Retirement Planning Current Income Sources and Assets 2. Obtain Current Information on Assets and Liabilities – value assets accurately – retirement assets of owners of closely held business inextricably tied to business succession issues – consider outstanding debts and legal obligations (e. g. alimony, child support, property settlements, etc. ) Copyright 2009, The National Underwriter Company 10

Planning for Retirement Needs Chapter 2 Employee Benefit & Retirement Planning Current Income Sources and Assets 3. Develop complete profile of client goals – education expenses – long term care for self or dependent – future windfall – desire to leave bequest Copyright 2009, The National Underwriter Company 11

Planning for Retirement Needs Chapter 2 Employee Benefit & Retirement Planning Retirement Need Analysis 7 Step Planner 1. List assumptions and identify factors to be used to estimate income required at retirement – expense method – replacement ratio 2. Adjust income sources for inflation 3. Identify income from current assets 4. Identify income from future savings Copyright 2009, The National Underwriter Company 12

Planning for Retirement Needs Chapter 2 Employee Benefit & Retirement Planning Retirement Need Analysis 7 Step Planner 5. Identify fixed income and amounts payable at retirement 6. Calculate retirement income shortfall (or surplus) 7. If shortfall, calculate monthly or annual savings needed to fund shortfall Copyright 2009, The National Underwriter Company 13

Planning for Retirement Needs Chapter 2 Employee Benefit & Retirement Planning Financial Needs at Retirement Depend on decisions made regarding or options for: Housing Health care Copyright 2009, The National Underwriter Company 14

Planning for Retirement Needs Chapter 2 Employee Benefit & Retirement Planning Financial Needs at Retirement Depend on decisions made regarding or options for: Pensions and Social Security Capital needs at death Copyright 2009, The National Underwriter Company 15

Planning for Retirement Needs Chapter 2 Employee Benefit & Retirement Planning Closing Retirement Funding Shortfalls - Increase rate of savings pre-retirement - Scale back living expenses pre- or post- retirement - Retire later - Work part-time after retirement - Develop a more secure or adequate plan if a business owner Copyright 2009, The National Underwriter Company 16

Planning for Retirement Needs Chapter 2 Employee Benefit & Retirement Planning True or False? 1. Retirement planning is interdisciplinary. 2. A single advisor can usually develop an adequate retirement plan working alone. 3. Benefits such as life insurance or fringe benefits such as use of company athletic facilities may be important in the retirement planning process. Copyright 2009, The National Underwriter Company 17

Planning for Retirement Needs Chapter 2 Employee Benefit & Retirement Planning True or False? 4. All retirement programs have formal documentation requirements. 5. Long term care for a parent is an example of a contingency that can affect retirement planning. 6. Serious retirement planning must begin well in advance of actual retirement. Copyright 2009, The National Underwriter Company 18

Planning for Retirement Needs Chapter 2 Employee Benefit & Retirement Planning True or False? 7. The expense method is more accurate than the replacement ratio method for estimating retirement income needs. 8. Because of difficulty in estimation, the effects of inflation on future earnings and savings is not usually considered in retirement planning. Copyright 2009, The National Underwriter Company 19

Planning for Retirement Needs Chapter 2 Employee Benefit & Retirement Planning True or False? 9. Funding capital needs at death is part of a prudent retirement plan. 10. If it appears that a client will fall short of fulfilling retirement needs, an investor should encourage the client to make higher-risk investments. Copyright 2009, The National Underwriter Company 20

Planning for Retirement Needs Chapter 2 Employee Benefit & Retirement Planning Discussion Question Despite the existence of tax-favored retirement plans, a substantial portion of Americans have not saved enough to fund their retirement. What factors keep individuals from saving? What should be done to further encourage retirement savings? Is the answer in government policy, education, or something else? Copyright 2009, The National Underwriter Company 21