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Retirement Planning: Where to Begin

If retirement planning feels overwhelming, the fix is an order of operations. This is a clear, step-by-step starting path that works whether you're 25 or 55, plus the benchmarks to measure progress.

40s

Retirement Planning in Your 40s

Your 40s are often your highest-earning decade. This is the time to max accounts, get intentional about goals, and check whether you're on track.

50s

Retirement Planning in Your 50s

In your 50s you get extra 'catch-up' contribution room and a clearer view of the finish line. Time to firm up the plan and reduce risk thoughtfully.

Retirement goals

Retirement Planning by Profession: 2026 Targets & Account Limits

How your profession changes your retirement math — 2026 IRS contribution limits, a computed nest-egg target for your income, pensions, and self-employed accounts.

60s

Retirement Planning in Your 60s

Your 60s are about transition: when to claim Social Security, how Medicare works, and how to withdraw from savings without running out.

30s

How to Plan for Retirement in Your 30s

Two goals, one guide: how to plan for retirement in your 30s, and whether you could actually retire during your 30s. Here's the early-retirement (FIRE) math, the savings rates it takes, and a clear, step-by-step plan to build wealth automatically without sacrificing the life you're building now.

20s

How to Save for Retirement in Your 20s: A Simple, Powerful Plan

Saving for retirement in your 20s is the highest-return money move you'll ever make, because you have the one thing income can't buy back: time for compounding. Here's a simple plan — how much to save, why a Roth IRA fits your 20s, and the order to do it in, even on a starter salary and with student loans.