Quotes by Don Blandin

“We need to simplify the process for small employers. We also need to build demand among employees by persuading them to consider retirement planning a priority.”

“Its a lot of money (when) you add it on to what (hes) already trying to achieve. (People) need to focus on income replacement.”

“Some people think that were kind of headed toward a train wreck when it comes to baby boomers saving. Theyre saving, but not enough. Their money could retire before theyre done retiring, which could cause a strain on our national fabric.”

“After youve done the numbers, and its not rocket science to do that, you may have a gap. The earlier you know that, the better. The time to discover that is not when youre retiring.”

“People have to balance their consumption with their formation of their nest egg. They have to not sacrifice tomorrow for being able to spend all they possibly can today.”

“Marketing to students is definitely working, as many of them end up signing for as many as five to six credit cards.”

“More Americans are focused on saving for retirement, but are they putting away enough? Its not grounded in a plan and theyre saving blindly. They really dont know if theyre saving enough.”

“If youre doing retirement planning you realize its a long-term venture. If you have some extra money, now is the time to buy something for 20 years form now.”

“We all recognize that investors need to know certain key facts and concepts. But it may be even more important to their long-term financial security that investors learn the behavioral process of investing.”

“Everyone recognizes that investors need to know certain key facts and concepts, but it is important that they learn the behavioral process of investing -- such as checking the background of a stockbroker or investment adviser -- that may prove to be just as critical to their success in the long run.”