You’ve dreamed about it — your retirement years. But many people still worry about whether they will have enough money to cover their living expenses and truly enjoy life during the course of their retirement.
No matter how much money you have at your disposal and regardless of your age — you can count on our financial professionals for tailored strategies unique to your planning needs. Our goal is to provide personalized advice so you can make confident, informed decisions around your future.
First things first — start building your plan today
When it comes to planning for retirement, the most important step is this: Start saving as soon as possible. After all, even small amounts set aside for the future can really add up over time. See how your money can grow by using our Retirement Savings Calculator.
Define your ‘lifestyle’ goals for your retirement
What do you want your retirement to be like?
How much money will you need for the lifestyle you hope to achieve?
You need to set clear goals for your retirement before you can start the planning process.
Build your plan around a systematic approach to investing
Many employers offer tax-advantaged retirement plans to help people save for retirement. Here are some tips on how to take full advantage of these effective savings vehicles:
- Save as much as you can on a regular basis.
- Sign up for automatic deductions—once you get used to having your contributions automatically deducted from your paycheck, you’ll find that it’s easy to save for your retirement on a regular basis.
- If your employer matches your contributions, try to increase your own contributions so you can maximize this valuable benefit.
And remember, when you contribute to a retirement plan, there may be tax advantages*. Of course, not everyone in the workforce can take advantage of employer-sponsored retirement plans but there’s another helpful alternative to consider: Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). They can help you save for the future.
Don’t set it and forget it — together, we monitor your progress
It’s important to remember that change is a normal part of life. And you may find that events in your life or the world around you require changes.
That’s why it makes sense to review your plan and your overall financial situation periodically with one of our experienced professionals on a regular basis.
- We will help you analyze your financial situation. We make adjustments and enhancements to your plan, so you can keep making progress toward your goals.
- If you’ve changed jobs, we can educate you on your options. If you choose to transfer your retirement plan from your previous employer into an IRA, we will discuss strategies to meet your needs.
- We can help you simplify your approach to retirement savings if you choose to consolidate accounts, which may make it easier to manage and monitor your retirement planning efforts.
- We can also provide a second opinion and recommendations for improvements if you have a financial plan developed by another advisor or provider.
Developing and implementing a plan is just the starting point. It’s also important to monitor your plan and make periodic adjustments, so you can make steady progress toward your goals.
