RETIREMENT READINESS -- SHAPING YOUR FUTURE Question Title * 1. To ensure Money for Retirement I most likely: Have enough money now for all I want or need Will work in early retirement to earn extra money Need to increase investment risk to build my savings Will cut trips or expenses now, to boost retirement savings Question Title * 2. To expand Life's Purpose & Significance in Retirement I may: Leave my current job/role a year or two sooner Keep working as it offers purpose and something to do Explore leisure activities I can enjoy more in retirement Adapt my career or business to a next-stage, new-purpose Volunteer, contribute by helping others Question Title * 3. Leisure to me especially means (top 1 or 2): Spectator events, TV, watching sports Physical activities and healthy exercise Creating, cooking, writing, crafting/building things Learning, reading, educational experiences Traveling Question Title * 4. Time could be a problem for me in retirement if: Leisure activities start feeling like a "job" Too few interests to enjoy life throughout the year No one to speak with -- not much to talk about Boredom / depression: feeling "life is over" Other (please specify) Question Title * 5. Key Role(s) when I retire: Who Am I ? Parent, Grandparent Caregiver: ongoing care for child/parent/spouse Traveler, story teller, sharing new ideas Keeping my old title: "I used to be ...." New Career, reinventing myself in new work activities Volunteer ... regular volunteering Question Title * 6. Two greatest anxieties I could have for retirement: Having enough money Enjoying time: experiences / activities Having a Purpose to get me moving each day Family/Friends: who is "with me" to share life Caregiving for parents, spouse, (grand)children Other (please specify) Question Title * 7. To secure Savings for Retirement I can Raise my monthly savings at least 5% immediately Boost my savings at least 10% in 6-to-12 months Optimize Value of Selling my Business Expecting a good Inheritance Winning Lottery is my only hope Question Title * 8. Planning for the Life I Want I want a written Financial / Retirement Plan for Life-To-90+ I already own a written plan guiding Life & Security to age 90/95+ I have ideas in mind, but no real plan; cannot afford it now. "For better or worse" ...I'll accept whatever comes Question Title * 9. How many Horizons / Seasons do you assume for your retirement? Retirement is a single "flat-line" to the end of life Two stages: early activities / travels, then a decline 3 horizons: early activities, mid-relaxation, later decline 4+ with various engagements; live long and healthy Question Title * 10. A few personal details: Male Female Single Couple Age 35-50 Age 51-58 Age 59-65 Age 66+ Region / province, state Submit response >>