RISKS IN RETIREMENT PLANS Savings Plans Pension Plans

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RISKS IN RETIREMENT PLANS Savings Plans, Pension Plans, and Social Security

RISKS IN RETIREMENT PLANS Savings Plans, Pension Plans, and Social Security

SAVINGS PLANS 401 k: a retirement savings plan that is funded by employee contributions

SAVINGS PLANS 401 k: a retirement savings plan that is funded by employee contributions and (often) matching contributions from the employer IRA: a retirement plan that allows you to contribute a limited yearly sum toward your retirement

SAVINGS PLANS RISKS Living too long Lack of understanding (taxes) Withdrawal penalties Not guaranteed

SAVINGS PLANS RISKS Living too long Lack of understanding (taxes) Withdrawal penalties Not guaranteed Unexpected Expenses

RETIREMENT AGE VS. LIFE EXPECTANCY

RETIREMENT AGE VS. LIFE EXPECTANCY

PENSION PLANS: TWO TYPES Defined-benefit plan: the employer guarantees that the employee will receive

PENSION PLANS: TWO TYPES Defined-benefit plan: the employer guarantees that the employee will receive a definite amount of benefit upon retirement Defined-contribution plan: the employer makes predefined contributions for the employee, but the final amount of benefit received by the employee depends on the investment's performance

PENSION PLANS RISKS Shortfall Assumption Company Bankruptcy Not personally managed Vested in the company

PENSION PLANS RISKS Shortfall Assumption Company Bankruptcy Not personally managed Vested in the company

DECLINING POPULARITY OF PENSION PLANS

DECLINING POPULARITY OF PENSION PLANS

SOCIAL SECURITY Government funded retirement plan offering monthly benefits based on past earnings Not

SOCIAL SECURITY Government funded retirement plan offering monthly benefits based on past earnings Not guaranteed Not sufficient for high earners Not personally managed Retirement Age

WORKERS PER BENEFICIARY

WORKERS PER BENEFICIARY

MARKET RISK The risk that the organization’s ability to meet its objectives is compromised

MARKET RISK The risk that the organization’s ability to meet its objectives is compromised by fluctuations in the market value of the assets held Inflation and Taxes Government Policies Economic Performance Interest Rate Risk Affects any type of retirement plan

HISTORICAL INTEREST RATES

HISTORICAL INTEREST RATES

IN CONCLUSION All retirement plans have some risk so it’s good to diversify!

IN CONCLUSION All retirement plans have some risk so it’s good to diversify!