Risks in Advanced Age
By Michael A. Guillemette (Texas Tech University) • This article outlines risks retirees face and possible solutions to help them overcome behavioral hurdles. • A preference for certainty has been observed in advanced age and older defined contribution investors exhibit equity-varying risk aversion. • Clients face declining cognitive ability over time, which corresponds with a decrease in investment performance. • Financial literacy skills decline in advanced age but confidence does not, which may lead to older clients being overconfident in their financial...
