Opinion: Holding on to a Job after Age 50 isn’t Always Easy

“This discussion really is part of a much broader topic: shocks that sabotage your retirement financial plan. Some of these possible shocks have been widely analyzed, such as the impact of a bear market on your retirement portfolio, or unexpected huge expenses such as unreimbursed medical bills or long-term nursing care. But other possible shocks have received less attention, and losing your job in the decade before retirement is one of them.”