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Introduction: Are You Ready for Retirement’s New Reality?

Retirement income planning 2025

Imagine retiring with a $500,000 nest egg, only to find inflation and taxes erode it faster than expected. For many couples over 50 with $250K+ in assets, this fear is real—70% lack a plan to secure steady retirement income.

At Davenport & Associates, we help pre-retirees and retirees build confidence through holistic wealth planning. What are the top retirement income trends for 2025? A recent survey highlights longevity risks and inflation as key challenges, pushing innovative solutions like annuities and Roth conversions.

This article explores these trends, offering strategies to ensure your savings last.

How can you plan for retirement income in 2025? Read on to learn how to protect your future.

Longevity Risks: Planning for a Longer Retirement

People are living longer—33% of retirees now expect to live past 90, yet many underestimate how much savings they’ll need.

Why does longevity matter for income planning? A 30-year retirement requires more than traditional savings.

SECURE 2.0’s push for in-plan annuities offers guaranteed income streams to address this, with 92% of employers planning to prioritize such solutions in 2025.

Our MoneyGuidePro tools at Davenport & Associates can model your longevity needs, ensuring your IRA or 401(k) lasts.

Inflation’s Impact: Protecting Your Purchasing Power

Inflation, projected at 2.8% in 2025, erodes savings, especially for retirees on fixed incomes.

How does inflation affect retirement planning? A $5,000 monthly budget today could need $6,800 in 10 years.

Strategies like Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) or diversified portfolios with real assets (e.g., real estate) can help.

Our team crafts tax-efficient plans to maintain your lifestyle, addressing fears of running out of money.

Personalized Planning with Technology

How is technology shaping retirement planning in 2025? AI-driven tools and data analytics are transforming wealth management, offering personalized risk scenarios. Over 60% of advisors now use platforms like MoneyGuidePro to tailor income strategies.

For example, our advisors can simulate inflation or market volatility impacts, helping you adjust IRAs or trusts. This counters the complexity fears of 70% of unplanned retirees.

Key 2025 Retirement Income Trends

TrendChallengeSolution
Longevity RisksOutliving savingsAnnuities, lifetime income plans
InflationEroding purchasing powerTIPS, diversified portfolios
TechnologyComplexity in planningAI-driven tools, personalized plans
Tax ChangesHigher tax burdensRoth conversions, trusts

Tax Strategies for 2025: Roth Conversions and Trusts

How can you minimize taxes in retirement? With potential 2025 tax reforms looming, Roth conversions allow tax-free withdrawals, ideal for high earners facing new SECURE 2.0 rules.

Portable trusts, like those we offer, reduce estate taxes and protect assets from Medicaid, ensuring your wealth transfers smoothly. Our 30+ years of expertise ensure your plan is future-proof.

Secure Your Retirement Today

2025 brings new challenges—longevity, inflation, and taxes—but also opportunities with annuities, technology, and trusts.

Don’t let 70% of Americans’ planning gaps be your story.

Ready to secure your retirement income? Contact Davenport & Associates for a free consultation to build a personalized plan. Schedule now.

References

  1. Caring.com, “2025 Estate Planning Survey,” https://www.caring.com/caregivers/estate-planning-survey/
  2. Janus Henderson, “2025 Investor Survey: Retirement Income Insights,” https://www.janushenderson.com/en-us/advisor/2025-retirement-survey/
  3. Mercer Advisors, “Most Popular Retirement Plan Trends for 2025,” https://www.merceradvisors.com/insights/2025-retirement-plan-trends/
  4. Paychex, “Retirement Industry Trends to Watch for 2025,” https://www.paychex.com/articles/2025-retirement-trends
  5. IRS, “SECURE 2.0 Act Summary,” https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/secure-2-0-act
  6. Kiplinger, “Estate Tax Changes in 2025,” https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/estate-tax-changes-2025
  7. U.S. News, “Retirement Challenges in 2025: Market Volatility, Inflation,” https://money.usnews.com/retirement/articles/2025-retirement-challenges
  8. J.P. Morgan Asset Management, “The Future of DC Plans: Key Trends for 2025,” https://am.jpmorgan.com/2025-retirement-trends