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Most Americans don't understand average lifespan of retirees when planning for retirement
(finance.yahoo.com)
this post was submitted on 26 Aug 2023
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It's not just about the years spent in retirement, but what you're doing. This is something I heard from a financial advisor - Retirement happens in phases.
Go-go phase. Years spent in relatively good health. Add extra budget for travel or big-ticket items to enjoy, like an RV.
Slow-go phase. Staying close to home, maybe spending time with grandkids. Increased medical bills.
No-go phase. No travel, but largest medical bills.