Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Recalculating Retirement Needs

According to a recent Gallup poll, 54% of Americans say they are either very or somewhat worried about having enough money for retirement. To get on track it's a good idea to frequently recalculate your retirement needs.

Take a look at future Social Security earnings and other retirement accounts such as pensions and 401(k) or 403(b) accounts. Also look at:

  • Savings accounts or share certificates (certificates of deposit)
  • Annuities or insurance plans
  • Home equity plans
  • Stocks or mutual fund investments

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