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Individuals need to save for year to have enough when it is time to retire. However, there will typically be bills and other expenses that will still need to be paid. This means finding a way to generate income from your retirement savings. The most common solution is to combine retirement savings with Social Security to have a stream of income that is long-lasting. One thing to keep in mind is not drawing on it too much at once so it becomes depleted.

How Much You Need

A dollar's and cents calculation of your retirement costs is necessary to determine how much you need once you retire. One way to do this is to multiply your expenses today or what you will actually spend by 75 percent or 85 even percent. This calculation can be thought of as a retirement budget for the first year. Many people do not realize they can actually live less on retirement when they plan correctly. An individual will no longer need to save for their retirement. There are no longer the costs for commuting or for work clothes. Individuals may also have paid off their mortgage by the time they retire.

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