Retirement planning is very important but pales in comparison to the disturbing events currently happening in our country. If we don’t stop hating each other because of religion, race, political affiliation, or ethnicity all of our retirement futures will be bleak.
With a heavy heart, here are this week’s links.

Here are some signs you need to hire someone to help you with a retirement plan. Forbes
How Retirement plans shortchange public school teachers. Bloomberg
Assisted living and nursing home expenses are skyrocketing. CNBC
Many people don’t know the rules for inherited IRAs. Financial Planning
Here are five things to do in order to prolong your life and enjoy retirement. MarketWatch
Health Care costs in retirement may be overstated. Nerd’s Eye View
Half of us rely on social security for 90% of retirement income. Humble Dollar
Is your smartphone messing up your retirement plan? The Wall Street Journal
Estate Planning is not just for the rich. Real$martica
Don’t fall for cheap annuity tricks. A Teachable Moment