1 Maximum Social Security
One always should know about benefits that the state provides for retirees: these may be social benefits, utility bill benefits and much more.
2 Life Rent
Life rent may be a reasonable addition to your retirement plan, depending on your financial situation. You will receive a certain amount every month all your life in exchange for a lump sum payment.
It is important to be careful when exploring annuity options. Some companies offer incredibly high rates.
3 Work
One of the easiest ways to save pension funds is to keep working. It can be a part-time job, freelance work; it is possible to create own blog or a small business in retirement.
4 Savings Transfer
The average interest rate on a savings account in the United States is 0.09%. If your money is in such an account, you are missing out on the opportunity to earn.
5 Review Your Own Portfolio
Approaching retirement people are becoming more conservative, and rightly so. It makes no sense to keep all the savings in the papers that generate 2% annual income. The portfolio should be adjusted and bring 5%.
6 Reduction Factor
Senior people often stay in large houses when their children leave. Pensioners pay high taxes on real estate, and it can become another source of income. After all, the house can be rented out.
7 Life Insurance
Some people think that older people do not need life insurance, but this is a misconception. This product is not expensive for pensioners, but such a policy will provide a good life for your pet after your decease.
8 Relocation to the region with a lower cost of living
Different US states have different tax rates. Besides, moving to single-industry towns and small villages will help to save a lot of money; it is known that life in them is much cheaper than in big cities. You can find interesting options if you have no reason to stay in your city.
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