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SMART MONEY STRATEGIES FOR EVERY AGE AND SITUATION
Your 40s and 50s—The Peak Earning Years
Section 10 of 11:
RETIREMENT:
If I Start Now, How Much Do I Need To Save?
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Achieving financial security in your retirement years has never
been more important. Massive changes in society mean that more
people than ever before in human history will live in retirement for
longer periods of time. The only solution to the coming retirement
crunch is to understand your options, plan carefully to meet your
goals and follow through on your plan.
You can learn to micro-manage your funds so that your money
multiplies itself. Use the techniques and tips and action strategies
included here in combination with those included in the other
sections and watch your money grow.
Read on and reap the financial rewards!
Jordan E. Goodman
America’s Money Answers Man
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RETIREMENT:
If I Start Now, How Much Do I Need to Save?
You still have time to plan for and fund your retirement, but that
time is dwindling. If you have short-changed your retirement fund
for seemingly more urgent needs, such as your children’s
education, start to set aside money for yourself, and increase that
amount as much as possible over the years.
Remember, the earlier you begin to save, the more time that
interest has to compound. Contact the Social Security
Administration to make sure that it has correctly recorded your
earnings. Review the retirement plans your employer offers so you
understand what benefits they provide.
If you have access to a defined contribution plan like a 401(k),
403(b), or 457 salary reduction plan, contribute as much as
possible, and take full advantage of any employer match. As you
move through your 50s,be prepared for an early-retirement offer
from your employer, whether or not you want to receive one.
Think about your employment alternatives ahead of time so you do
not make your decision to accept or reject the offer under duress.
Also, start thinking about where you might want to live in
retirement and what activities you want to pursue.
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Everyone’s Money Book on Retirement Planning
by Jordan E. Goodman
Americans are living longer. It’s not uncommon to see people living into their 80s, 90s, and even reaching the century mark. See how the Everyone’s Money Book on Retirement Planning can help you retire with style.
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