Are you eagerly awaiting retirement?
Hopefully no. Excitement can be great, but "awaiting" is not. If you're eagerly planning for it, you're in a much better position. Planning allows you to eliminate a great deal of uncertainty.
Unfortunately, few people are planning effectively. A shocking percentage of people have little idea about how much retirement will cost. One way to learn about retirement planning is to read Seeking Alpha. Our articles will contain some examples of how to prepare for retirement.
If you frequently read our articles, you'll notice a strong emphasis on investing defensively.