BUILD/PRESERVE WEALTH

Retiring as it should be

We’ve all heard the old adage, “a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” The same concept applies to saving for your retirement. It’s up to you to take that first step. If you wait until you have “enough” money to begin saving, you may never start at all. Instead, focus on the first step. Then, you can begin transforming that thousand-mile journey into smaller, more manageable goals.

Pay Yourself first
This is the first rule of saving. Even if you start with just one dollar, with patience and persistence, you can find ways to reallocate your money over time and see your savings grow. Somewhere along the road to retirement, it is a good idea to consult your map.” Will your ride be smooth or filled with potholes? How far off is retirement day, and do you have sufficient financial resources to last the journey? Regardless of your current location along this road, it’s important to recognize that the financial “bags” you’ve packed may only take you so far.

You’re in the Driver’s Seat
Retirement may seem a long way down the road, especially when you have immediate and pressing family concerns. However, the younger you are when you begin taking advantage of your saving opportunities, the better off you will likely be when your retirement day dawns. Why not pause now to review your long-term strategies? When you reach retirement age, you will have hopefully navigated around any bumps on your road to retirement and secured a comfortable financial future.