From Saving to Spending: The psychological shift brought on by the dynamics of retirement income
The narrative of a miserly, Scrooge-like figure hoarding his wealth for years instead of enjoying his retirement might seem unbelievable but unfortunately, it is not relegated only to fiction. It is a cold reality for many retirees. According to the Life Cycle Hypothesis, this should not need to happen. A retiree who is financially prepared for retirement should keep a consistent income in retirement, and her overall consumption should not change. WHO IS STRUGGLING TO SPEND THEIR RETIREMENT INCOME? About 25% of retirees fall into the camp of people who decrease spending during retirement. Moreover, research suggests this problem...
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