5 Big Retirement Concerns

And What To Do About Them

Concerned about retirement? That's understandable. But are you concerned about the right things – and do you know what to do about them? Preparing for retirement may be hard, but there are actions you can take right now that will make it easier. The tabs below will help you understand five big retirement concerns and get you started on the path to managing them.

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 "Am I investing properly for retirement?"

3%: Percentage increase in returns experienced by investors who sought "help" (target date funds or advice access)3

Just a few years ago, if you asked for retirement advice you would have been handed a list of dozens of mutual funds and a pencil. Today, people still want choice – but they want guidance too. The great news is that it's easy to invest in a diversified portfolio with appropriate risk for your age. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

"So what do I do with my money?"

  • Understanding if you are invested properly starts with you, and where you are in your life path. Explore Age Appropriate Investing to learn more.
  • Prefer to choose your own investments? Not a problem, BlackRock offers an array of retirement investment solutions to help you create your own custom mix.
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3 Aon Hewitt & Financial Engines [http://corp.financialengines.com/employer/DCHelpReport_Jan2010.pdf]

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