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Retirement Crisis: Don't Be Part of the 40% of Americans Who Could Run Out of Money in Retirement
Life for our ancestors was short and full of pain; you were considered to have lived to a ripe old age if you reached the age of 30 in 1770.
But since the 1770s, breakthroughs in health care and medical technologies as well as better access to essentials such as water, nutritious foods, and proper shelter have propelled the average life expectancy across the globe to 72.98 in 2022.
We're living longer than ever before, but most people are not thinking about how this means they may need more money than expected to ensure that their golden years can stay golden.
Only 63% of Americans are reportedly saving for retirement, and 27% of Americans have less than $50,000 in retirement savings.
What's even worse is that a projected 40% of Americans are at risk of running out of money in retirement.
It's scary to think about, so all too often, people simply ignore it.
Then they end up not having enough money for retirement or letting emotion get the best of them and spending their last dollars on speculative stock market bets.
Unfortunately, those people end up even further behind and losing what little they had.
Fortunately, you have TradeSmith at your disposal to aid you in making the right moves now so that you don't spend each night in retirement tossing and turning, worrying about the state of your financial health.
My hope is that they can provide a jumping-off point for you to have a deeper discussion with yourself about your current financial health, what needs to be done to improve it, and where you ultimately want to be with your finances by the time you retire.
In addition, my friend and TradeSmith Senior Analyst Mike Burnick has an incredibly powerful concept to think about when you're planning ahead for retirement.
Mike says that you should own something called "pay me now" stocks.
These are companies that are making money in the here and now and can pass that money on to their shareholders in the form of dividend payouts. With companies that offer reliable dividend payouts, you can build that income stream into your retirement plan, and you can even reinvest those dividends to own more shares of the company and earn an even higher dividend payout.
If you're looking for some strong "pay me now" stocks to add to your portfolio, a great place to start is an elite class called the Dividend Aristocrats.
Not just any old dividend stock makes the cut.
To qualify as a Dividend Aristocrat, a company must:
Be a part of the S&P 500 — a symbol of prestige because investors use the S&P 500 as a benchmark for the health of the overall stock market.
Pay and raise its dividend for 25 straight years — a sign of commitment from the company as well as financial health.
Have a minimum market cap of $3 billion — a sign that a company has an established business with a long operating history.
Have average daily trading volumes of at least $5 million — ensuring that there are people who would want to buy your shares if a time comes when you'd want to sell them.
If a regular dividend stock offers a feeling of security, Dividend Aristocrats offer that feeling on overdrive.
And with our Health Indicator, we can get even more granular and tell you which are considered stocks to own now.
Dividend Aristocrats
Company
Ticker
Dividend Yield as of 11/17/2022
Health Indicator
Genuine Parts Co.
GPC
2%
Green Zone
PepsiCo Inc.
PEP
2.57%
Green Zone
Aflac Inc.
AFL
2.38%
Green Zone
Dividend Aristocrat Snapshot No. 1: Genuine Parts Co. (GPC)
In a time when folks are pinching every penny and possibly delaying major purchases, Genuine Parts Co. stands to benefit with its car maintenance supplies and auto repair services.
Having a functioning vehicle is nonnegotiable for most people, so rather than forking over thousands of dollars for a new ride when issues pop up, many people will resort to fixing what they already have.
NAPA Auto Parts is one of Genuine Parts' most well-known brands, offering everything from motor oil to seat covers to floor mats.
GPC also has more than 25,000 global repair center partnerships, including 19,500 NAPA North American AutoCare Centers.
While the S&P 500 has dropped nearly 18% this year, GPC has gone in the opposite direction, climbing nearly 30%. GPC shareholders have fared well in 2022 during a tough economic time, which is important to know as a forward-looking investor if we were to enter a recession.
Dividend Aristocrat Snapshot No. 2: PepsiCo Inc. (PEP)
In addition to being a Dividend Aristocrat, PEP is a sterling example of what Senior Analyst Mike Burnick calls a "money never sleeps" stock.
"Money never sleeps for PEP shareholders because every minute of every day, 365 days a year, somebody, somewhere in the world, is buying a bag of Ruffles, Fritos, or Doritos chips. And they are reaching for an ice-cold Pepsi or Mountain Dew to wash it down with. YOU as a shareholder get a little piece of every sale in the form of growing dividends," Mike says.
Known for its soda and snack brands, PepsiCo has also been working on selling healthier food and beverage options to reach a broader audience.
By 2025, the company plans to have reduced sugar in its beverage portfolio and reduced sodium and saturated fat in its food portfolio.
Dividend Aristocrat Snapshot No. 3: Aflac Inc. (AFL)
When folks are looking to cut costs, they aren't looking to cut a necessity, like home or auto insurance.
Homeowner's insurance can protect people from life-altering financial losses, and auto insurance can help you avoid jail time, license suspension, and excessive fines and fees.
And while Aflac collects income every single day of the year from insurance payments, it will only have to put out if and when there are claims.
It has a massive operating cash flow (OCF) cushion of $3.7 billion over the past 12 months, with OCF being an indication of whether a company can generate enough money to maintain and grow its business.
If a company can't generate sufficient positive cash flow, it may need to borrow money, which is especially an issue when rates are higher.
So, if a recession were to arise, you know that Aflac has the high-demand products and cash war chest to survive it.
Have a great Tuesday,
Keith Kaplan CEO, TradeSmith
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