When Retirement Plans Go Awry

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In this Feb. 12, 2019, file photo pedestrians pass beneath City Hall in Philadelphia. With Pennsylvania facing a wave of retirees leaving the workforce with no savings, top state officials are working to head the financial blow off. Matt Rourke/AP File Photo 

Nearly a quarter of Americans never plan to retire, according to a recent poll from the Associated Press and NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. But things don’t always go as planned. Many people end up retiring earlier than expected. An NPR reporter and a financial adviser join us to talk about retirement planning.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Ina Jaffe Guest
  • Debra DeLeers Guest