There is an interesting and worthwhile article in Financial Planning that discusses the post-financial crisis retirement landscape.

The author draws a picture of a new set of retirement norms for Baby Boomers and the generation following Boomers.

Issues addressed include:

• Longevity.
• The financial crisis' impact on retirement planning.
• Sequence of returns risk.
• Social Security.
• Use of annuities.
• Employment in retirement.
• Recreation in retirement.

Source: Financial Planning

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