Posted On: May 23, 2011 by Matthew Harrod

Wise to have a Checkup of Retirement Savings

Money%20checkup.jpg Your financial plan for the first 15 years of retirement may no longer be right for the next 15 years of retirement. Everyone should check their finances every year, especially those who are in retirement. Around the midpoint of retirement, it is very important to review your long-term history of saving and spending, determining if any big changes should be made before it gets harder to correct. A big surprise for many is that life expectancy may be longer than expected when planning and saving for retirement. If the numbers seem to come up short, then it is time to review if your investments are too conservative. It may be wise to become more aggressive with savings to help stretch retirement savings additional years. A growth component is a part that is wise to include in retirement savings. Speaking with a financial adviser could be helpful to determine what needs to be done for your retirement savings. Do not delay having a hard look at your finances.

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If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A., in Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

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