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Baby Boomers’ retirement prospects

By John Schroy, on October 12th, 2006 |

Boomers' retirement may be less than expected

A study by Daniel R. Ackerman, CPA, suggests that Baby Boomers who count on the long-term equity returns of 8% may be disappointed, either because returns are simply not justified, or because, if they are, the supply of equities from Boomers trying to exit the market during retirement will be so great as to depress stock prices.

Reliance on income-based investment, rather than capital gains, may be a more prudent strategy.

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