Derek Ferguson advocates for secure retirement solutions that provide guaranteed income to combat the risk of Americans.
Derek Ferguson Advocates for Secure Retirement Solutions and Wealth Transfer Equity
Derek Ferguson, speaking on Yahoo Finance’s Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac, raised concerns about retirement readiness. He pointed out that nearly 40% of Americans risk running out of retirement savings with an even higher 53% among African Americans facing this risk. Ferguson highlighted how retirees often rely on their children when their savings run dry disrupting wealth transfer across generations particularly affecting marginalized groups.
Ferguson also criticized lump sum payouts from employer retirement plans, which can leave retirees vulnerable to financial instability. He advocated for retirement solutions offering guaranteed income to cover essential expenses stressing their role in ensuring financial security throughout retirement. He noted the financial challenges faced by underbanked communities including reliance on costly borrowing options like payday advances, according to the report of Yahoo Finance.
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TIAA and Education-Based Retirement Solutions Promote Financial Equity
Organizations like TIAA, originally created to support educators retirement, aim to provide reliable retirement solutions. Ferguson stressed the importance of educating underbanked groups about structured retirement planning to reduce disparities in retirement preparedness. As concerns about financial security grow experts emphasize the need for personalized financial strategies including guaranteed income solutions to protect against outliving savings and ensure economic stability across generations.
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