Questions to Answer Before You Retire

Retirement Countdown Guidebook

You have been planning for this moment throughout your career—and when you’re about five years away and have at least $500,000 saved, it may be time to start the final approach. It can feel stressful because there isn’t much room for error. Our guidebook offers some questions to answer before you retire.

As you prepare for your next chapter, you’ll encounter several challenges and complex decisions. Most people will only retire once, which is why determining the timing can feel particularly daunting.

We have helped guide thousands of people into retirement and distilled that collective wisdom in this guidebook. Every journey is unique, but there are always common threads. This guide is a collection of our foundational beliefs, perspectives, and strategies about retirement.

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Questions to Answer Before You Retire (Guidebook Chapters)

Chapter 1: Am I Really Ready to Retire?

Addressing key emotional and financial factors is essential when deciding to retire.

Chapter 2: How Do I Calculate My Net Worth?

Your net worth is a benchmark you can use to determine whether you are on track to achieve your goals.

Chapter 3: How Do I Replace My Income in Retirement?

Working toward achieving your financial goals without depleting your resources.

Chapter 4: How Do I Account for Social Security, Medicare, and Taxation in Retirement?

Learning the rules to the game to maximize opportunities and avoid costly missteps.

Chapter 5: How Do I Plan for Health Care Costs?

Incorporating projected health care costs into your retirement plan.

Chapter 6: Should I Consider Hiring a Financial Advisor?

Finding a financial advisor you can trust and is a good fit can be a daunting task.

Chapter 7: What Should I Do Next?

Seeing how the different pieces of your plan fit together.

Bonus Chapter: Retirement Workbook

Putting the details of your retirement plan on paper.

Bonus Chapter: Budget Worksheet

Creating a realistic monthly budget based on your retirement income.

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About Savant Wealth Management

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