{"id":15859,"date":"2023-09-18T13:51:55","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T18:51:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/johnsonwim.com\/?p=15859"},"modified":"2023-09-18T13:51:55","modified_gmt":"2023-09-18T18:51:55","slug":"considerations-when-building-a-retirement-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/johnsonwim.com\/considerations-when-building-a-retirement-plan","title":{"rendered":"Considerations When Building a Retirement Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’ve invested years in growing your retirement savings, it’s natural to want to protect those hard-earned assets. Despite your diligent savings efforts, unexpected financial challenges are always a possibility. But with careful preparation, you can establish a plan that helps provide peace of mind as you approach your golden years.<\/b><\/p>\n

In this blog, we’ll explore the advantages of crafting a retirement plan that aligns with your unique needs and goals and employing the appropriate strategies. Here’s what you should keep in mind.<\/span><\/p>\n

Having a Plan<\/b><\/h3>\n

Sounds obvious, right? Yet 56% of Americans<\/a> say they\u2019re not on track to comfortably retire. <\/span><\/p>\n

A retirement plan is the foundation for turning your dreams into reality. This first step is about more than just daydreaming; it’s about setting concrete goals and defining your priorities. Why is this starting point so crucial? Because it provides you with direction and purpose. It’s like planning a cross-country road trip: you need to know your destination before you hit the road.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Similarly, it would help to have a destination before<\/em> your retirement journey begins. How do you want to spend your golden years? Downsizing to live closer to family or setting sail across the Florida Keys to live a life of luxury? Or maybe somewhere in between? This personal vision motivates you and helps you make informed financial decisions to achieve your desired retirement lifestyle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Let’s look at some key factors to keep in mind as you craft your retirement plan.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Funding Your Retirement<\/b><\/h3>\n

Understanding your current and expected expenses, and how they align with your retirement vision, is your next big consideration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As we just covered, thinking deeply about the life you want to lead during your retirement years is an important step in your long-term plan. Setting clear goals and intentions can help you set priorities to help reach those goals, and funding that dream is a big part of that.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Once you determine your “retirement number” (how much you need to save to achieve your desired lifestyle goals), you’ll need a 360 degree view of all your income sources. These can include:<\/p>\n