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1.
It is possible to have your employer add its own money to a retirement account.
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True. If you have a 401k plan, your employer might make contributions to it on your behalf. This is one reason 401k plans are so popular.
2.
People who retire early have less time to get their finances together than those who retire at normal retirement age do, and will likely need more money to fund their retirement.
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True. This is because they will have to fund their retirement over more years than a person who retires at an older age.
3.
Why would a 60-year-old feel more urgency about planning for retirement than a 20-year-old would?
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A 60-year-old has less time to build up a nest egg. This is what creates the sense of urgency.
4.
If you live longer than expected, you may face a number of different risks associated with your elder years. Which risk refers specifically to living longer than expected?
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Longevity risk. Longevity risk is the risk that you will live longer than is expected. It can lead to a lot of challenges if it is not planned for.
5.
Social Security benefits are based on the best 10 years of your lifetime earnings.
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False. Social Security retirement benefits are based upon your lifetime earnings recorded with the Social Security Administration.