Having an effective retirement plan in place can help you retain your financial stability and independence after you stop working. Retirement planning is the process of evaluating expenses, identifying income sources, choosing a savings plan, and managing debt. Planning for retirement is a lifelong process, but individuals who start early have more flexibility and time to work toward reaching their goals.

What Is Retirement Planning?

Planning for retirement is the process of identifying savings and investment strategies to help you maintain your lifestyle after you retire. Popular savings vehicles include employer-sponsored 401(k)s, individual retirement accounts, and traditional savings accounts. An effective plan should consider your assets, income, future expenses, liabilities, and life expectancy.

How Do I Start a Retirement Plan?

Creating a retirement plan is a unique process driven by numerous factors, including your anticipated retirement age and monthly expenses. However, the basic steps of retirement planning include:

• Deciding when to start your plan
• Calculating how much money you need for retirement
  
• Selecting the appropriate retirement account for your goals
• Choosing investments 

A qualified financial planner can help you choose suitable savings strategies.

Work With Community Choice Investment Services

Are you ready to explore the best 401(k) plans for your situation? At Community Choice Investment Services, we can help you implement strategies to pursue financial independence. Our wealth advisors will explain the benefits of IRAs, solo 401(k) plans, and employer retirement plans. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.