This study examines annuity planning using an optimization framework. An optimization problem is formulated with the objective of maximizing the lifetime utility of consumption and bequestable wealth, and benchmark cases for Korean households are applied. We extend the optimization model...

This paper assesses whether the accumulated retirement wealth of pre-retirees will be adequate to cover needs during retirement, and how variation in age of eligibility for Social Security benefits affects adequacy. Data from the 1998 Survey of Consumer Finances are analyzed to assess the...

The relationship between meeting the Capital Accumulation Ratio Guideline and retirement adequacy was investigated. About 63% of the households had a consistent relationship between meeting the 25% ratio guideline and being adequately prepared for retirement, with 46% of households both meeting...

The relationship between meeting the Capital Accumulation Ratio Guideline and retirement adequacy was investigated. About 63% of the households had a consistent relationship between meeting the 25% ratio guideline and being adequately prepared for retirement, with 46% of households both meeting...

We extend previous research on factors related to workers stating that they would never retire, by analyzing the impact of financial knowledge variables on the expectation. The never retire rate is related to objective financial knowledge, with a 20% rate for those who missed all questions,...