To prepare an aging society, this study aims on suggesting reliable ways to plan people's later years by analyzing the relation between financial plan and successful aging. The study gives desirable directions when making a policy, enhances the qualit...
To prepare an aging society, this study aims on suggesting reliable ways to plan people's later years by analyzing the relation between financial plan and successful aging. The study gives desirable directions when making a policy, enhances the quality of welfare for the aged and helps the middle-aged to be financially well-prepared.
This study focuses on two points. To begin with, the differences in the traits of financial plan and those of successful aging are analyzed according to demographic traits. Secondly, by analyzing the difference in successful aging depending on the traits of financial plan, this study shows the desirable method to develop financial plan for the aged.
The main subject of this study is the people over 60. A survey was conducted targeting the people over 60 who live in Gyeongsangbuk province and Daegu metropolitan city from April 1st to 30th. On-board training was done considering the fact that the subjects were senior citizens. A preliminary survey was conducted on 20 random subjects, and the result was reflected on the ultimate questions. Among the returned 330 questionnaires, 27 inappropriate ones were excluded and the rest, 303 in total, were analyzed.
Here are the results. To begin with, the most important factor when planning one's later year is maintaining health. One has to actively sign for private health insurance in advance. Secondly, one must enhance the proportion of financial asset. For the elderly who need monthly living expense, it is recommended to cash their property assets. Thirdly, when it comes to future plan, various educational programs are required for the better life quality. Fourthly, it is more profitable when one starts planning when having a source of income. One has to establish plans by oneself from the concept of saving to that of investment with a long term perspective. Fifthly, public pension itself is not enough for a person to live comfortably in his old age. One has to simultaneously consider personal pension, national pension and retirement allowance. Sixthly, regarding the fact the women are economically vulnerable compared to the men though they have long average life expectancy, a more considerate policy is required. Seventhly, the welfare divide between the rural and urban areas must be reduced via encouraging the welfare programs for the elderly in rural areas.