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.
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