Wealth From Wisdom December 2017

HOWDOES L O N G E V I T Y AFFECT YOUR RETIREMENT? Highlights From Wealth From Wisdom Radio

Could Living a Long Life Cause You to Go Broke? Strategies to Make Your Money Last We’re living longer than ever before. Soon, it will be commonplace to celebrate your 100th birthday. As you might expect, longevity plays a huge role in planning for retirement. This was the topic of the Wealth From Wisdom Radio podcast dated May 6, 2017. Ron Carson and Paul West discussed the challenges that come with longevity and what you can do to make sure your money lasts for the rest of your life.

good health, but you are discovering you underestimated your retirement expenses. There have been a few surprises along the way, and you are running out of money. This is not an uncommon scenario, and it highlights why we need to take longevity seriously. People are eating better, are more focused on physical activity, and are generally proactive about their health. As a result, life expectancies are anticipated to rise. And if you live longer, you will need to be able to support yourself. Ignoring longevity can have serious consequences on your retirement. You may even have to reconsider when you

retire. You may need to find the right financial team to ensure you are able to retire successfully. It’s not just about relying on an advisor, but about taking a more holistic approach. You need people to develop strategies around taxes, Social Security, estate planning, investments, insurance, and so on. When all of these things work together in the right way, it can revolutionize your abillity to live through retirement without worry. For more game- changing approaches to retirement and longevity, give this podcast a listen at wealthfromwisdomradio.com !

Imagine this: You and your spouse are in your 80s. You are both active and in

EASY HOLIDAY PARTY CHEESE FONDUE

Sudoku

Scrambling to find something for the holiday potluck? This fondue is sure to impress!

INGREDIENTS •

• • •

1 clove garlic

¾ cup dry white wine

Salt to taste

• •

1 tablespoon cornstarch

Foods to dip (apple slices, bread cubes, roasted vegetables, etc.)

1 (8-ounce) package sliced Swiss cheese

INSTRUCTIONS 1. In a large bowl, whisk together wine and cornstarch. 2. Chop cheese slices into small, uniform pieces. 3. Rub clove of garlic all over the sides and bottom of a heavy- bottomed pot, then discard. 4. Heat wine mixture over medium-low heat in the pot until thick and bubbling. Add some cheese and slowly whisk. When nearly smooth, add more cheese and whisk gently. Repeat until all cheese is melted. If mixture seems too tight, add 1 tablespoon wine. 5. Season with salt and serve immediately. Keep pot on low heat to keep the fondue dippable.

www.CornerstoneWealthGroup.com | 3

(Recipe inspired by PinchofYum.com.)

Made with FlippingBook - professional solution for displaying marketing and sales documents online