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Understanding the Four Phases of Your Retirement Budget Strategy

Integrity Financial Planning

One way of thinking about retirement is that it happens in phases. Phase 1: Pre-retirement (Approximately Ages 50-62) This is around the age when you will start to have a sense of what you have saved and what your expenses might look like. When you are 20 years old, it can be hard to picture what retirement might look like for you.

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Understanding the Four Phases of Your Retirement Budget Strategy

Integrity Financial Planning

One way of thinking about retirement is that it happens in phases. Phase 1: Pre-retirement (Approximately Ages 50-62) This is around the age when you will start to have a sense of what you have saved and what your expenses might look like. When you are 20 years old, it can be hard to picture what retirement might look like for you.

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Will Your Retirement Savings Be Enough?

Integrity Financial Planning

Are you unsure of how much money you will need in retirement? This is a very common concern for Americans as they approach retirement age. This blog will give you some tips on how to begin estimating your needs in the future, as well as some tips on how to increase the longevity of your savings. How Much Should I Spend?

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Don’t Leave Your Retirement Stability Up to Chance

Integrity Financial Planning

One crucial aspect that you should financially monitor is the common financial stumbling block encountered when shifting to a retirement lifestyle. Market fluctuations may provoke intense reactions, and the state of your retirement savings can easily incite panic. If your plan is working, then you probably want to stick with it.

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Addressing Retirement for Gen X

Integrity Financial Planning

A recent study by Investopedia found that Generation X’s biggest worry is retirement. The survey found that although many members of Gen X feel like they understand their finances, they are still concerned about setting themselves up to transition into retirement. 1] These numbers are very significant. So what can you do?

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How To Create A Bare Bones Budget

Clever Girl Finance

There are many different ways to come up with your perfect budgeting strategy. Alongside your monthly budget, you should also have a bare bones budget waiting in the wings. What is a bare bones budget? It's a budget that only covers the necessities. That's why this is not a sustainable long-term budget.

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Financial Planning for the Retirement Transition

eMoney Advisor

Whether they are on the cusp of retirement or living as a retiree, this is an impactful time of transition. Navigating the Retirement Transition with “Switches” Because the transition to retirement is dynamic and requires financial, lifestyle, and social choices, clients need a full understanding of their “switches” or options.