It’s Never Too Early to Plan for Retirement

I will be 65 in August.  I am reminded of this almost daily by all of the direct mail pieces I receive urging me to sign up for Medicare supplemental benefits.  I have reached the point in my life and career where it is time to think about retirement — even though I think of myself as young and vibrant and plan on continuing to work for several more years.

Many years ago, I got two great pieces of financial planning advice — 1) never spend more than you make and 2) make sure you save for retirement.  I took that advice to heart and am in a good place financially as I near retirement. 

Unfortunately, as this article points out, a lot of people don’t feel the need to save for retirement until it’s too late.

http://ebn.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/workers-largely-oblivious-about-long-term-financial-needs-2745855-1.html?utm_campaign=ebn_new_retirement-mar%2012%202015&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&ET=ebnbenefitnews%3Ae3993714%3A4208757a%3A&st=email

This post is a little off topic for a career success blog, but I think it is important.  Putting yourself on sound financial footing will make it easier for you to take that big step into retirement when the time comes.

Your career mentor,

Bud

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