Spend Less, Save More To Not Run Out of Money In Retirement
Retirement Quick Tips with Ashley · Ashley Micciche
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Show Notes
This week on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast, I'm talking about a study from the Allianz Center for the Future of Retirement that found something striking: 64% of Americans are more worried about running out of money in retirement than they are of death itself.
Yesterday, I talked about the fear of running out of money in retirement, and why so many of us struggle to save enough. A big reason comes down to current expenses—too much house, too much debt, or just day-to-day costs that crowd out long-term saving. Retirement feels far away, until suddenly it's here—and then it's too late to catch up.
So what's the solution? Especially if you're still at least 5 years or more from retirement, the answer is simple: spend less and save more. I know that sounds obvious, but many people don't realize where their money is actually going.