One thing we all have in common is there will be a point in our lives where we will no longer be able to work and will have to start our retirement. Having good habits today will help secure our future.
Life insurance. “Eighty-five percent of the best retirement savers had at least $100,000 in life insurance coverage,” a March 2015 CNBC.com article stated. Talk to your insurance company on which is best for you, whole-life or term-life insurance. Either way, you want to be sure that you are covered in case you become ill, incapacitated or pass away. You do not want to use your retirement money to cover these expenses.
Diversify. Mix up your investments that fit your risk tolerance. Those who are further away from retirement can capitalize in riskier investments than those who are closer to retirement. Having your investment in one type of investment is risky. Don’t put all your nest eggs in one basket. Deciding what to invest in may require some professional help.
Retirement at a dollar amount. When asked the question, “When do you want to retire?” many of us reply with an age. Sometimes we are not ready to retire exactly at 65. Your retirement is about freedom and it would be great to say, “I retired as a millionaire.” Know exactly how much you need to retire comfortably.
Focus on the long term. We put a lot into our retirement investments, and it is hard not to feel some anxiety when we see the market go on a decline. It is important not to panic and do something that you will regret later. Many investors see a dip in the market as an opportunity to acquire more equities at a lower price.
Simple investing. You do not need an expensive and complicated investment portfolio to earn a lot of money. In fact, many of those expensive investment plans come with large investment costs. Those investment costs can reduce the amount of money in your nest egg.
Estate planning. If you own real estate, you should have a living trust that ensures certain people get the assets you want to pass on to them. You should also have documents stating whom you designate as your medical caregiver in case of an emergency. These should be reviewed on a yearly basis.
Review regularly. Take a look at your retirement plan every six months or yearly. Keep track of how your investment is performing. Be adaptive and recognize that the markets change. As your life changes so do your retirement goals. Ask yourself, “Am I contributing enough?” When you re-enroll, take a look at your plan and strategy. Do they still meet your needs? If you see that your portfolio is constantly trending downward, talk to your adviser.
Stay healthy. Your health when you retire is important. As we age, health care becomes more expensive. If you retire in good health, it is likely that your medical costs will stay low and you can enjoy that retirement money. - pacificdailynews
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