Advice from Kevin O'Leary on Social Security and Retirement: Discard Your Freedom Plans at...
Shark Tank's star investor, Kevin O'Leary, has emphasized that Social Security checks are not designed to be a retiree's sole source of income. The average monthly payout of around $1,900 falls short of providing a comfortable living for many seniors.
As an alternative, O'Leary advises workers to turn to employer-sponsored 401(k) plans that enable annual contributions up to a specific limit. These plans offer company-matching contributions, serving as an added incentive.
To achieve a stable post-retirement financial status, O'Leary recommends aiming for around 65% of pre-retirement gross salary. This simplified benchmark comes from his book, 'Cold, Hard Truth on Men, Women & Money'. For instance, a retiree who earns $100,000 annually would require $65,000 as their initial post-retirement income.
Since the average annual Social Security benefits amount to about $23,000, an additional $42,000 annually is necessary to maintain a comfortable retirement standard.
O'Leary further stresses the importance of adjusting spending habits. He suggests eliminating debt and reducing unnecessary expenses, like magazines, gum, or coffee, before retiring. He warns that individuals who can't go days without spending on such 'useless crap' will struggle financially.
He also highlights getting out of debt before retiring, emphasizing the significance of budgeting wisely and remaining flexible with employment. O'Leary advises against retiring until finances are in order and encourages part-time work, if necessary, to maintain financial stability in retirement.
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- To secure a comfortable retirement, Kevin O'Leary advises workers to plan their finances wisely, surpassing the approximate $23,000 annual Social Security benefits.
- O'Leary suggests striving for around 65% of pre-retirement gross salary as a simplified benchmark for retirement income.
- As an alternative to relying solely on Social Security checks, O'Leary recommends taking advantage of employer-sponsored 401(k) plans with annual contribution limits and company matching.
- For a successful retirement, it's essential to adjust spending habits, eliminating debt, and cutting non-essential expenses like magazines, gum, or coffee.
- O'Leary encourages part-time work to maintain financial stability during retirement, and he warns against retiring until personal finances are in order.
- To ensure financial freedom in retirement, O'Leary emphasizes the significance of getting out of debt before retiring and the importance of wise budgeting and flexible employment.
- Published in his book 'Cold, Hard Truth on Men, Women & Money', O'Leary's retirement savings strategies involve achieving a stable post-retirement financial status, resulting in a comfortable retirement lifestyle.
