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Women need to take an active role in managing the household finances. Organize your finances so you both understand your current financial situation – what you have, where it is held and how to access it.
It’s important to devote time to enhance your career and increase your earning potential. This includes working effectively in your current position and taking time to improve your skills and education to progress in your career.
It’s crucial to understand how well prepared you are for retirement. There are hundreds of retirement planning software packages available claiming answer this question for you.
If your employer offers a retirement plan, invest at least enough to get the employer match, if available. Most young adults can maximize their retirement funds by investing in the Roth option.
After an initial sense of freedom, many retirees experience anxiety, fear and boredom. If you don’t replace your career with something meaningful you may miss the sense of accomplishment and achievement that comes from completing projects, getting raises, promotions, bonuses or landing a new account.
Evaluate your current situation and determine how well prepared you are for retirement. Calculate the value of your retirement nest egg and develop a retirement budget.