AARP & US Chamber of Commerce; Liquidity and Longevity: Balancing Financial Needs in Retirement

Private retirement savings play a vital role in guaranteeing older Americans achieve financial security after work. Over the past few decades, issues such as inadequate savings, growth of illiquid assets as a source of retirement wealth, fiscal troubles facing Social Security, and higher healthcare and living costs have all contributed to the challenge of ensuring a dignified and financially secure retirement for all Americans. It’s time to find policy solutions that advance retirement security for working and retired Americans.

This conference brings together policy makers, regulators, industry experts, retirement service providers, academics, and the think tank community to discuss policies and practices that improve retirement security. The conference will focus on exploring solutions related to the tension retirees experience in managing near-term liquidity needs with meeting long-term financial demands associated with increased longevity including long-term care and medical expenses. Conference participants will engage in discussions that advance a holistic approach to retirement security.