When Life Happens: The Real Retirement Risk No One Wants to Face
Written By: By: Scott Van Den Berg, CFP®, ChFC®, CEPA®, AIF®, CRPS®, CMFC®, AWMA®
Most retirement plans don’t fail because the math was wrong — they fail because life changes the plan. This article explores the overlooked risk of missing life’s windows, inspired by a Wall Street Journal story of a couple whose carefully crafted retirement shifted overnight. If you’re nearing retirement or already in it, this is a must-read on how to make sure your plan still holds up when life happens.