Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Top Ten Steps for Retirement Preparedness



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As with any large undertaking, preparing for retirement can be less daunting if broken down into smaller, achievable goals.

Allstate's fourth annual "Retirement Reality Check" survey shows that in 2004, overall, Americans believe they're taking the right steps to prepare for retirement, with 76 percent of respondents saying they are "somewhat" or "very" prepared financially. Yet, many still have some looming concerns about retirement expenses.

Despite these concerns, a mere eight percent of survey respondents have implemented all 10 recommended retirement preparation steps, which could be an indicator that someone is on track to meeting their retirement goals. By establishing retirement goals and the cost to achieve those goals early on, Americans can be on the path to a solid financial future.

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