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Retirement Planning
By Sara Chambers
When you work the grind day in and day out, its hard to imagine a time when you won't be working. It seems absurd. Unreasonable even. But, a time will come, with carefully planning, when you will be able to retire. How well you live while enjoying your retirement is dependent upon how well you plan today. But with all of the retirement planning options out there, how do you choose what is best for you? This article outlines a variety of options and will provide a jumping of point for further research.
Perhaps the most common type of retirement plan is the 401 K. In a 401 K, amount is taken out from your pay check each month. The money is tax deferred so you don't pay taxes on what you put in. Often, you have the choice of different investment options, such as mutual funds, stocks, bonds etc. In some occasions, the employer will match what the employee is putting into the account,although this is becoming rare.
Then there are IRAs. IRA stands for individual retirement account and is an alternative or can be used alongside of a 401 K. There are actually three different kinds of IRAs available. These include Roth IRAs, Traditional IRAs and Simple IRAs. What are the differences? In traditional IRAs, tax advantages are available to you when you make deposits or contributions to your account. On the flip side of that, in a Roth IRA, it is when you withdrawal money from your account that you receive the most tax benefit. A Simple IRA is similar to a 401K that has a lower contribution limit, but less expensive and simpler paperwork.
Even if you are an independent contractor, some banks will offer programs such as these. But, if these options are not right for you, you can do your own investing in mutual funds, stocks and bonds. Mutual funds pool moneys together in order to invest in multiple different areas. One reason this is so popular is that it makes diversification of assets easier to the investor. What does this mean? It's basically the don't-put-your-eggs-in-one-basket rule. Diversification is key to wise investing and involves choosing to put a bit here, a bit there, some in high risk options, some in low risk options.
Regardless of your age, health, or career, it is important to begin planning now in order to establish the financial freedom that you will want when you retire. So what are you waiting for? About the Author Sara Chambers is a marketing consultant and an internet content manager for
http://www.retirementplanningweblog.com
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