Archive: Gal Wettstein

Even the best-laid plans can go awry. Individuals face many hurdles to adequate planning for retirement and, even when precautions are taken, they may be overwhelmed by a big enough shock. In particular, large medical and long-term care spending shocks can devastate retirees’ hard-won finances…

Measures of retirement preparedness often suggest that a substantial share of U.S. households are not on track to maintain their standard of living in retirement. And many retirees report regret for not saving enough. Yet, when asked about their life satisfaction, the overwhelming majority – 92 percent – of retired households say…