Description: This paper presents the findings of a study which examines four age groups of retirees and how well they are meeting their financial needs and how much an effect real estate can have on meeting retirement expenses.

Description: Discussant comments for the 2009 Housing Wealth monograph paper, “The Financial Well-Being of American Retirees.” The paper presents the findings of a study which examines four age groups of retirees and how well they are meeting their financial needs and how much an effect real estate can have on meeting retirement expenses. The discussant cites reasons why the results of the study are more positive than other studies.