Is the Old Approach to Retirement Broken? A Millennial Guide to Financial Planning

Retirement is a new concept in human history, but the way we fund retirement is even newer. After all, the 401(k) and IRA were legislated into existence less than fifty years ago . To assume a millennial or Gen Z retirement will look anything like a boomer retirement might be wishful thinking—so this week, we’re exploring what might be a better way to structure our financial (and life!) plans. Learn more about our sponsor, TaxAct: https://www.taxact.com/moneywithkatie Transcripts can be found at podcast.moneywithkatie.com . — Mentioned in the Episode The Money with Katie 2023 Wealth Planner: https://moneywithkatie.com/new-2023-wealth-planner The history of retirement: https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2014/10/how-retirement-was-invented/381802/ 1978 legislation on the 401(k): https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/STATUTE-92/pdf/STATUTE-92-Pg2763.pdf Nat Eliason article on Type 1 and Type 2 fun: https://blog.nateliason.com/p/de-atomization-is-the-secret-to-happiness Replacement rate for retirement income: https://www.troweprice.com/personal-investing/resources/insights/how-to-determine-amount-of-income-you-will-need-at-retirement.html Bloomberg study on retirement: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-05-24/most-americans-say-1-1-million-they-need-to-retire-comfortably-is-out-of-reach?srnd=wealth-savings-and-retirement The 4% rule for retirement: https://podcast.moneywithkatie.com/the-most-dangerous-misconceptions-about-the-4-safe-withdrawal-rate/ Average social security check: https://www.bankrate.com/retirement/average-monthly-social-security-check/ The earlier you start investing, the easier it will be: https://ofdollarsanddata.com/go-big-then-stop/ Study on having higher debt when earning more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/personal-finance/you-may-be-surprised-by-who-carries-the-most-credit-card-debt/2019/12/20/3ea084e8-20f7-11ea-86f3-3b5019d451db_story.html Study from American Advisors Group on working in retirement: https://www.forbes.com/sites/palashghosh/2021/05/06/a-third-of-seniors-seek-to-work-well-past-retirement-age-or-wont-retire-at-all-poll-finds/?sh=5bda7b916b95 Compounding interest calculator: https://www.investor.gov/financial-tools-calculators/calculators/compound-interest-calculator — Follow Along at Money with Katie : https://moneywithkatie.com/ Watch on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@MoneywithKatie Follow Money with Katie! - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneywithkatie/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/moneywithkatie Subscribe to The Money with Katie Newsletter - Sign up for free today: https://www.morningbrew.com/money-with-katie/subscribe/2 Follow the Brew! - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningbrew/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningBrew - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morningbrew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices