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Q Life Settlements Archive
May 22, 2019
US Seniors Facing Staggering Retirement Shortfall
According to a study by Boston College’s National Retirement Risk Index (NRRI), nearly 50% of US households are in jeopardy of not having enough saved for retirement, and they further note that “explicitly including health care in the Index further drives up the share of households ‘at risk.’” In fact, out of over 2,000 US adults surveyed by NerdWallet, only 32% believe that they will have saved enough money for retirement….
May 6, 2019
Why Most Americans Make Early Withdrawals From Their Retirement Savings
A recent study published by GoBankingRates surveyed 2,000 Americans who indicated they had made an early withdrawal from their retirement funds, and while the results are fascinating not all of it is surprising. The study found that nearly 44% made deductions to pay off debt and bills, 22% to pay for medical expenses and healthcare, 22% to cover a financial emergency, and 12% to pay for education or purchase a home.