We talk a lot about “risk” in retirement, because there are a lot of issues to consider. That’s why retirement planning is so important—it includes contingency plans to cover potential adverse events. Here are five examples: Incapacity Even young people face the possibility that they will become disabled or incapacitated in some way, like getting hurt in an accident—it’s far more likely to happen than we realize. But aging brings with it the risk of slow health deterioration; our bodies and minds can start to slip. It’s important to have all our estate planning documents and various provisions in place
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