Today’s pre and post retiree have redefined their definition and view of retirement as a result of our countries current long winded economic “recession”.
- The new outlook – about 54% now view retirement as a new chapter in life.
- Retirement, of course, is now being postponed with most people considering the 5 years later mark as realistic.
- Financial Peace of Mind is now estimated to be 6 times more important than accumulating wealth. With over 80% of people naming it as their key financial goal.
Financial Peace of Mind is now taking center stage providing financial consultants, who work in this area with a potential great opportunity to assist more clients.
*This study -The Sun America Retirement Re-Set Study, was conducted in April by the Harris Interactive, and interviewed 1,001 Americans ages 55 and older about their emotional mindset, attitudes and expectations of pre-retirees and retirees nationwide post-recession.
