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  1. Retirement Planning: Introduction
  2. Retirement Planning: Why Plan for Retirement?
  3. Retirement Planning: How Much Will I Need?
  4. Retirement Planning: Where Will My Money Come From?
  5. Retirement Planning: Building a Nest Egg
  6. Retirement Planning: Tax Implications and Compounding
  7. Retirement Planning: Asset Allocation and Diversification
  8. Retirement Planning: Troubleshooting and Catching Up
  9. Retirement Planning: Conclusion

Retirement is one of the most important life events many of us will ever experience. From both a personal and financial perspective, realizing a comfortable retirement is an extensive process that takes sensible planning and years of persistence. Even once it is reached, managing your retirement is an ongoing responsibility that lasts throughout your life.

While all of us would like to retire comfortably, the complexity and time required to build a successful retirement plan can make the whole process seem daunting. However, it can often be done with fewer headaches (and financial pain) than you might think. What  it takes is some homework, an attainable savings and investment plan, and a long-term commitment.

In this tutorial, we'll break down the process needed to plan, implement, execute – and ultimately enjoy – a comfortable retirement.

 


Retirement Planning: Why Plan for Retirement?
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