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Retirement Tightwads - Eggstack

Apr 18 2022

Studies have shown that some retirees draw down their savings much more slowly than anticipated. In this installment of Eggstack, we look at retirement tightwads, why they become such overzealous spen...

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5 Steps To Learn To Spend In Retirement

Mar 10 2022

After years of saving to reach retirement, many find it difficult to spend in retirement. Today, 5 steps to help you make the transition....

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The Psychology of Saving Money

Jan 24 2022

Saving money requires developing the right psychology to inspire action and the knowledge to know what to actually do....

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How Long Will Your Retirement Savings Last?

Oct 16 2019

"How Long Will Your Retirement Savings Last?" is one of the most important questions to ask, but it's impossible to answer. Today, some free tools to help....

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Savings Rates & Reaching FIRE

Aug 20 2018

Are you saving enough?  It's the most basic of questions.  Yet, I’m always so disappointed when I see an article showing how low the US savings rate is.  A recent study by Fidelity showed that th...

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Money Money Money?

Jun 15 2016

The one thing, as much as anything, that consumes people's thoughts when they think about early retirement is money.  How's the market doing?  How are my savings doing? Will I have enough?  Have I ...

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About Savings

Saving for retirement is an important financial goal that can help you secure your financial future and ensure that you have the resources to live comfortably after you stop working. There are many ways to save for retirement, including:

Contribute to a 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan: Many employers offer 401(k) or other retirement plans that allow you to save and invest a portion of your income for the future. These plans often offer tax advantages and may even include employer matching contributions, which can help you save more.

Open an individual retirement account (IRA): An IRA is a type of investment account that is specifically designed for retirement savings. There are several types of IRAs, including traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, and SEP IRAs, which are designed for self-employed individuals.

Save and invest on your own: If you don't have access to a 401(k) or IRA, or if you want to save more for retirement, you can also save and invest on your own. This can be done through a brokerage account, where you can buy and sell a variety of investments, such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.

Save and invest in other ways: There are also other ways to save for retirement, such as through a pension plan or by purchasing an annuity. It's important to consider all of your options and choose the one that best fits your needs and financial situation.

No matter what method you choose, it's important to start saving as early as possible and to contribute as much as you can to your retirement account. The more you save and invest now, the more you'll have to live on during retirement.