Retirement Planning Guide

Retirement PlanningPlanning for retirement can be a daunting task.  Whether in your 20s or 50s, retirement planning is the only way to protect your financial future.  Regardless of where you are in life, having the right guidance and tools will allow you to retire on your terms.

Only by saving today will you be able to meet or exceed your retirement goals tomorrow.  By the time your retirement rolls around, the money you save today could have grown many times over due to compounding interest.  Each year you wait could be costly.

401k

The 401(k) has become one of the most popular retirement plans available to businesses.  They have also put the retirement saving responsibility entirely in the hands of the employees.  The more you understand about your retirement plan options, the easier it will be to achieve your retirement goals.

Your 2011 401k Contribution Limits

401k Rollover Options

IRA

Taking advantage of tax deferred saving from a Individual Retirement Account can provide the added boost you need to retire on your own terms.  Whether you go with the tax deductible Traditional IRA or the tax free income from a Roth IRA, the options are available to put you on your path to retirement.  Open an IRA today.

Roth IRA vs. Traditional IRA

All The Investment Possibilities For Your IRA

2012 IRA Contribution and Deduction Limits

2011 IRA Contribution And Income Limits

Self-Employed Retirement Plans

Whether your self-employed or a business owner with multiple employees, choosing the wrong retirement plan can be costly.  Setting up a retirement plan that fits your cost structure now as well as provides for future business growth is a good place to start.

Best Retirement Plans for the Self-Employed