Turning 55 can be a wake-up call for retirement savers. You're only seven years from being eligible for Social Security (albeit at a reduced rate) and you're 10 years away from Medicare enrollment. And while retirement might still seem far away, you don't have unlimited time to make up for missing savings.
If your IRA or 401(k) isn't where you want it to be by 55, you're not alone. Many people reach their mid-50s feeling that they're behind on retirement savings.
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The good news is that you still have time to change your financial outlook if your savings aren't adequate. Here's what to do immediately and in the coming years.
If you're 55, you may be earning more money now than ever before. That means that even if you still have looming expenses, you may have more leeway to boost your IRA or 401(k) plan contributions.
If your IRA or 401(k) isn't where you want it to be by 55, you're not alone. Many people reach their mid-50s feeling that they're behind on retirement savings.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
The good news is that you still have time to change your financial outlook if your savings aren't adequate. Here's what to do immediately and in the coming years.
If you're 55, you may be earning more money now than ever before. That means that even if you still have looming expenses, you may have more leeway to boost your IRA or 401(k) plan contributions.
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