Prepare Yourself For Retirement: Small Steps, Big Rewards

Make savings a non-negotiable item in  your budget

Contribute as much as possible to your IRA accounts, or your employer’s retirement plan.

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Make the most of retirement accounts  and catch-up  contributions too

Contribute up to the maximum limit allowed in 401(k) plans or IRAs.

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Reduce your debt

You need to make sure you do not have a huge amount of debt to deal with in your retirement.

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Determine other financial resources

You may possibly have other assets that can potentially help you to support your lifestyle in retirement.

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8 Tips to Prepare for Retirement

Calculate your predictable  retirement income

It’s always good to estimate the income you are expected to get from your Social Security,  pension schemes,  savings, & retirement accounts.

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Determine the  amount you’ll  need to support  your lifestyle

Most importantly, start putting aside the money to support that lifestyle.

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Make  arrangements for  future medical  costs

Consider taking a long-term care medical insurance or look into a long-term care insurance that will help you pay for any LTC services you may need.

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Create a  withdrawal  strategy

You need to make good choices as far as retirement accounts are concerned & create a withdrawal strategy that helps you maintain a financial health in retirement.

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