Retirement

Changing Retirement Expectations 

The economic recession has had a profound impact on the attitudes of Americans approaching retirement age, altering expectations regarding the purpose, timing and funding of their retirement. A new "Retirement Re-Set Study," conducted by Harris Interactive and developed by SunAmerica an Age Wave, focused on the impact of the recession on America's mindset, family dynamics, lifestyle expectations and financial planning for retirement.  Of course the study acknowledged the financial and emotional impact of the recession, it also that they are emerging from the crisis with a more pragmatic and disciplined approach to retirement planning. The study compares many of its