"I am ready for change! For a new life, for joy, for spreading what I've learned to those who are hopeless as I once was. Thanks so much for this opportunity to learn and grow, to share and help. I remain in love with life." -Pamela
Read More Testimonials»

On the Finances Blog

Where Does Your Time Go?

Would You Hire Your Personal Management Team? (The ones in the mirror) When you gain clarity around your money relationship one of the most positive results is that you become aware...

Read More About Where Does Your Time Go?»

Our Planning for Retirement Experts

Matthew Tuttle

Matthew Tuttle

Certified financial planner and author

Shared by First30Days View Profile»
Jonathan Pond

Jonathan Pond

Author of The Boomer's Guide to a Great Retirement

Shared by First30Days View Profile»
Terry Savage

Terry Savage

Personal finance columnist for the Chicago Sun Times and best...

Shared by First30Days View Profile»

Meet all of our Finances Experts»

Got A Tip?

Tips

Let the Savings Begin

Icon_tip_1

Congratulations on taking the first steps to ensure you enjoy your retirement. The money you save now will grow into so much more for your future, which will be a big relief for you when you are ready to leave the working world behind.

Over the course of the first 30 days, you will:

  • Set your retirement goals.
  • Come up with a realistic savings plan and start saving.
  • Understand 401(k), IRA and other retirement plans.
  • Prepare yourself for future savings.


By the time you retire, if you follow the plan you set, you’ll have the freedom and the funds to do what you want when you get older—whether it’s taking a long vacation, playing golf every day or experimenting with different classes. It might seem like a challenge, but you can slowly begin to amass a retirement fund that will help you enjoy your golden years.

DID YOU KNOW?
According to The Wall Street Journal, the average person can expect to spend about 20 years in retirement. This is your chance to start making the best of those years, before they even begin.

Posted: 2/11/12
«Previous Tip