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Here
are some tips for planning for your retirement.
RETIREMENT PLANNING TIPS
Planning for
retirement is one of those goals that many
people never seem to find time to do, but
professionals caution that Baby Boomers, in
particular, have little time to waste.
Following
are some retirement-planning tips designed to
help you retire on your terms:
TIPS
FOR PLANNING FOR RETIREMENT
1. Select a target date for your
retirement.
2. Estimate how much money you need to
accumulate by your designated retirement date.
3. Find out about your Social Security
benefits (look for the statement that comes each year around your birthday).
4. Upgrade your use of tax-advantaged
plans such as a 401K (or the complementary non-profit program 403B) take
advantage of employer matching of offered.
5. If your employer doesn't have a pension or retirement plan, ask that one be
started.
6. Talk with your banker or tax advisor about IRA options.
7. Don't touch your savings. It is a good idea to maintain long-term and short
term savings. Long-term savings should be off limits for everything except
retirement. Use your short term savings for emergencies or short falls.
8. Diversify your assets.
9. Ask questions. Get help. Seek the assistance of a professional financial
advisor.
10. Begin now and set clear short term and long term goals. Review your progress
at least annually.
11. Observe penalties and taxes when considering any withdrawals as penalties
can take quite a chunk out of your nest egg. Search web sites for the highest
available rates on your investment returns.
12. Refuse to fall for any investment scams. If you are suspicious contact your
Secretary of State or your local Better Business Bureau.
13. Investing money shouldn't stop when retirement begins. If you are already
retired, you still have many years ahead. Don't instantly convert all your money
into fixed-deposit and market investments. You should still be scheming
comparatively long term, possibly a mix of growth and income. You should consult
an expert to discuss your own situation. If you don't meet your retirement
plans, there are still some choices. Find out the average rate of comeback on
your investments before and after retirement. Stocks have an excellent record
vs. long-term inflation, so consider engaging a part of your capital in stocks
that will increase the savings more quickly than inflation.
14. Calculate the estimated mean inflation rate for the rest of your lifetime.
Here
are some tips for planning for your retirement.
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