If you Google “how much do I need to retire,” you’ll receive a myriad of conflicting answers. In fact, CNN Money recently said the simple rule of 8 times our ending salary will provide a 25-year retirement. Abe strongly disagrees. Today he explains how if you’re over 55, why and how you need to defend your portfolio against obstacles such as: Disappearing pensions, inflation, taxes, market volatility and healthcare expenses that can all decrease your portfolio quickly.