The Best Times

Ready for Retirement

Season 6 Episode 8 | 26m 32s

"Are you financially ready for retirement?" Three quarters of people in one survey had underestimated the amount of money they need to save. On this episode of The Best Times we talk with four financial planners to find out the key to Surviving Retirement.

Aired: 07/20/17

Rating: NR

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