Retirement Planning for Young People
So you are in your twenties or thirties. Retirement seems like a long ways off. There is plenty of time to save and invest… right? Although retirement may be quite a few years away, what you do now to prepare for it will have a huge impact on your quality of living when you do retire. A dollar saved today can be worth ten dollars years from now!
Saving for retirement is very important. The earlier you start, the longer amount of time you give your money the opportunity to compound and grow. Unfortunately, one cannot expect to put their money in a traditional savings account and call it a retirement plan. Where you keep your retirement savings matters. Savings accounts, money markets, and CDs are all great places to keep money in the short term, however none of those accounts has historically kept up with inflation in the long run! That means your savings will be worth less when you retire!
Here are some tips to help you get started with retirement planning. Read More