We are asked ‘how much I should save for retirement’ all the time. It’s an important question! While we’d love to have a canned answer for everyone who asks, it’s just not that simple. We’ve found that answering a few questions really helps our clients hone in on their retirement savings goals.
Ask Yourself…
- What age would you like to retire?
- What kind of lifestyle would you like to live?
- Are you going to sell your home, stay put, buy a second home?
- Will you be traveling more often?
- Will you still work part time or start a new business?
Those questions are a great place to start when planning your retirement. As Julie says in the video, “Get down to the nitty gritty of your desired lifestyle,” when answering the questions about your retirement. Being specific helps you (and your planner) set realistic goals and expectations.
In general we find SH&J clients need to start retirement with 100% of their current living expenses. It is rare for expenses to go down after retirement.
Whether you are close to retirement or decades away, we’d be happy to help you answer some of the questions above and make a retirement plan that makes sense for you. Give us a call at 303.639.5100 to set up a time to come in and chat.