Conclusions

The American retirement system–or disturbing lack of one–means that you must take things into your own hands and plan carefully if you want to retire in comfort.  A major part of that is assuring you get a lifelong financial education.

References and Further Reading

Brandon, E. (2013).  10 Reasons to Worry About Your Retirement.  U.S. News and World Report.

Available:  https://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/planning-to-retire/2013/03/19/10-reasons-to-worry-about-your-retirement

Banerjee, S.  (2014). How Does Household Expenditure Change With Age for Older Americans?  Employee Benefit Research Institute.

Available:  http://www.ebri.org/pdf/briefspdf/EBRI_IB_430_Annuiities.08.Feb17.pdf

Khalfani-Cox, L.  (2017). Student Debt Sinks Retirees.  AARP.

Available:  https://www.aarp.org/money/credit-loans-debt/info-2017/student-loans-debt-repayment-retirement.html

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