First, check your Social Security, if you're in the US, and see what you can expect your retirement benefit to be. Then, plan for how much more you will need, and that's your savings goal. Anything short of that, you will need to supplement with a part time job or passive income via investments, or delaying retirement.
The $1,000 per month rule is designed to help you estimate the amount of savings required to generate a steady monthly income during retirement. ing to this rule, for every $240,000 you save, you can withdraw $1,000 per month if you stick to a 5% annual withdrawal rate.
If you're looking for help building a retirement nest egg, you most likely want a certified financial planner (CFP) with expertise in retirement planning. Other financial advisors who may specialize in retirement planning can be identified by various credentials following their names.
Common income sources include: Guaranteed Income (i.e. Social Security, Annuities) Pension plans (i.e., defined benefit plans) IRAs.
You can apply up to four months before you want your retirement benefits to start. For example, if you turn 62 on December 2, you can start your benefits as early as December. If you want your benefits to start in December, you can apply in August.
Documents we may ask for include: Your Social Security card or a record of your number. Your original birth certificate, a copy certified by the issuing agency, or other proof of your age. We must see the original document(s), or copies certified by the agency that issued them.
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