5 Important Retirement Savings Milestones to Reach In Your 50s
When you’re just a few short years away from retirement, there are some exciting milestones to prepare for. Now’s the time to buckle down and think about what you want your retirement to look like and how your savings strategy can help make it happen. Below we’ve identified five savings milestones you should address as you move closer to your dream retirement. Milestone #1: Determine How Much You Need to Save At this point, you may have a general idea of how much to save for retirement. As you near the final stretch, now’s the time to dig in and decide how much you need to save up before leaving your 9-to-5 job for good. Start by considering what your ideal retirement will look like. Your retirement lifestyle plan will help you determine how much you’ll likely be spending in retirement. In other words, your retirement lifestyle plan will directly…
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