Eggstack News: Real Retirement Planning and Personal Finance (2024)

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Mike Ballew is the founder of Eggstack^®. He’s a member of the Financial Planning Association, an engineer, and software developer.

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How much pre-retirement income do financial planners recommend as a target retirement income need? ›

This rule of thumb suggests that you'll have to ensure you have 80% of your pre-retirement income per year in retirement. This percentage is based on the fact that some major expenses drop after you retire, like commuting and retirement-plan contributions.

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Why is a retirement plan important? ›

A retirement plan has lots of benefits for you, your business and your employees. Retirement plans allow you to invest now for financial security when you and your employees retire. As a bonus, you and your employees get significant tax advantages and other incentives.

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How to set retirement goals? ›

5 steps for retirement planning

Know when to start retirement planning.
Figure out how much money you need to retire.
Prioritize your financial goals.
Choose the best retirement plan for you.
Select your retirement investments.

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What is the average 401k balance for a 65 year old? ›

Average and median 401(k) balances by age

Age range	Average balance	Median balance
35-44	$91,281	$35,537
45-54	$168,646	$60,763
55-64	$244,750	$87,571
65+	$272,588	$88,488

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How much money should a 70 year old have to retire? ›

How Much Should a 70-Year-Old Have in Savings? Financial experts generally recommend saving anywhere from $1 million to $2 million for retirement. If you consider an average retirement savings of $426,000 for those in the 65 to 74-year-old range, the numbers obviously don't match up.

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What is the $1000 a month rule for retirement? ›

According to the $1,000 per month rule, retirees can receive $1,000 per month if they withdraw 5% annually for every $240,000 they have set aside. For example, if you aim to take out $2,000 per month, you'll need to set aside $480,000. For $3,000 per month, you would need to save $720,000, and so on.

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What is a good monthly retirement income? ›

Average Monthly Retirement Income

According to data from the BLS, average 2022 incomes after taxes were as follows for older households: 65-74 years: $63,187 per year or $5,266 per month. 75 and older: $47,928 per year or $3,994 per month.

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What are two pitfalls to retirement planning? ›

Some common retirement mistakes are not creating a financial plan and not contributing to your 401(k) or another retirement plan.

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Do I really need a retirement plan? ›

Retirement planning is important because it can help you avoid running out of money in retirement. Your plan can help you calculate the rate of return you need on your investments, how much risk you should take, and how much income you can safely withdraw from your portfolio.

What is the most important step in making a retirement plan? ›

Budgeting and saving are critical for retirement planning. First, once you've set your retirement goal, you'll have an idea of how much you need to save each month to reach that goal. That's where budgeting comes in because it's important to make room in your budget to save enough.

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Is there a downside to an IRA? ›

There Are Income Limits

One disadvantage of the Roth IRA is that you can't contribute to one if you make too much money. The limits are based on your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) and tax filing status.

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What is the 4 rule for retirees? ›

The 4% rule says people should withdraw 4% of their retirement funds in the first year after retiring and take that dollar amount, adjusted for inflation, every year after. The rule seeks to establish a steady and safe income stream that will meet a retiree's current and future financial needs.

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What is the 80 20 retirement rule? ›

What is an 80/20 Retirement Plan? An 80/20 retirement plan is a type of retirement plan where you split your retirement savings/ investment in a ratio of 80 to 20 percent, with 80% accounting for low-risk investments and 20% accounting for high-growth stocks.

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How do I ensure I have enough money to retire? ›

Saving Matters!

Start saving, keep saving, and stick to.
Know your retirement needs. ...
Contribute to your employer's retirement.
Learn about your employer's pension plan. ...
Consider basic investment principles. ...
Don't touch your retirement savings. ...
Ask your employer to start a plan. ...
Put money into an Individual Retirement.

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What is a good retirement income target? ›

Financial planners often recommend replacing about 80% of your pre-retirement income to sustain the same lifestyle after you retire. This means that if you earn $100,000 per year, you'd aim for at least $80,000 of income (in today's dollars) in retirement.

What should be target retirement income? ›

Based on those assumptions, we estimate that saving 10x (times) your preretirement income by age 67, together with other steps, should help ensure that you have enough income to maintain your current lifestyle in retirement.

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What percentage of income should you target for retirement? ›

Key Insights. Most investors should save at least 15% of their income for retirement. Your age, income, and current savings can help gauge how much you should save going forward. If you're off target, start recalibrating as soon as possible.

How much pre-retirement income do I need? ›

After analyzing many scenarios, we found that 75% is a good starting point to consider for your income replacement rate. This means that if you make $100,000 shortly before retirement, you can start to plan using the ballpark expectation that you'll need about $75,000 a year to live on in retirement.

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