So, the best thing you can do is prepare for them. For instance, have you planned your retirement? You should. In fact, some studies show that you need as much as $1.5 million to retire comfortably.
That’s a lot of money, especially when statistics show that Americans are saving a small amount of cash for their retirement.
In fact, the average value of a 401k account for people over 65 years old is $60,000.
Don’t make the same mistake. Instead, start investing for your retirement. Here are some useful ideas on investments for retirement.
Rental properties
Rent is a constant source of income. It’s also a passive source of income. That means you can live the rest of your life without working as long as you have a tenant who is paying you rent.
So, rental properties are an ideal investment for your retirement. However, make sure you take the time to understand the market. Start planning now so that you can own rental property as soon as you retire.
Government Bonds
Loaning money to your friends, family members, or colleagues is a bit risky, even if they promise to pay it back with interest.
Keeping your money in a bank is a bit secure but, as we’ve seen in the past, sometimes financial institutions fail as well.
On the other hand, government bonds don’t fail because the Federal government backs them. In other words, getting your money back is a guarantee. That’s the kind of investment you want in your old age when you don’t have the energy to start chasing people to pay you back what you loaned them.
Retirement Income Funds
Retirement income funds allocate your cash optimally across different portfolios. They include bonds and stocks. Their primary goal is to ensure that you start receiving a monthly income as soon as you retire.
This revenue will come to you in two ways.
- The first one is getting large payouts of the principal amount resulting in higher monthly incomes.
- The second one is receiving small payouts of the principal amount resulting in lower monthly revenue. You get to choose what you want.
Conclusion
Government bonds, stocks and bonds, are generally the best investments for retired folk.
Share this information with your loved ones so that they can start preparing for their old age right now. Remember, it’s never too late or too early to start doing something worthwhile. Share this article with them today so that they can begin this rewarding journey towards their retirement.
You can also get more information on retirement from these sources:
- http://time.com/money/collection-post/2791147/how-to-invest-retirement-money/
- https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/23/americans-are-saving-poorly-for-retirement.html
- https://www.thebalance.com/best-retirement-investments-2388568.
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