RJ and Makay

A Recent survey by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. shows retirees to be more anxious, but that financial advisers can help allay fears.

The survey, which polled about 2,000 Americans 40 to 75, revealed an emotional impact toward retirement, especially for those approaching or are in the first year of retirement. Those polled also showed the importance for financial professionals to understand the psychological impact recession has had on retirees, including how it has altered their thinking about retirement.

Seventy-eight percent of retirees surveyed reported feeling “happy” about retirement. Although this figure may not seem overly worrisome, it is a significant drop from 2005, when 87% in a similar survey expressed the same sentiment.