What is longevity risk? 5 ways to preserve your retirement savings
As life expectancy increases, many retirees face the risk of outliving their savings.
4 min read
Jul 15, 2024
Rachel Christian
Investing reporter
EXPERTISE
- Investing
- Retirement planning
- Social Security and Medicare
- 401(k)s and IRAs
EDUCATION
- Certified educator in personal finance with FinCert, a division of the Institute for Financial Literacy
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, University of Southern Indiana
Financial education is a priceless asset that pays lifelong dividends.
— Rachel Christian
Bankrate writer Rachel Christian covers investing and wealth management. Her work has been featured in publications across the country, including Business Insider, the Tampa Bay Times, Evansville Business and the Orlando Business Journal.
Christian is passionate about making personal finance accessible for everyone by providing clear, accurate information that breaks down complex topics for readers.
Experience
She’s a long-time journalist with a history of reporting on business and personal finance. During her career, she’s written extensively about investing, retirement, Social Security and Medicare.
Financial education is a priceless asset that pays lifelong dividends.
— Rachel Christian
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