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We’ve got answers! Here are some of the most common things people ask us about retirement savings.
When it comes to preparing for retirement, there are a lot of things you can’t control—the future of Social Security, tax rates, and inflation, for example. But one big thing that you can control is the amount you save.
Find out why saving for retirement is so criticalThe earlier you start saving for retirement, the less you’ll need to put away each year. That's why the best time is now.
See when you should start saving for retirementSaving for retirement should have first priority among your financial goals. Find out the order in which you should approach other goals.
Learn how saving for retirement should fit into your other prioritiesThat depends on many things, including your lifestyle, your retirement age, and your other sources of retirement income. But for most people, it will probably be a pretty big number—and that's why starting early is so important.
Find out how much you should be saving for retirementMany people have access to workplace plans (401(k)s, for example) as well as IRAs and general savings accounts. We can help you figure out how to use these accounts to get the most benefit.
Find out which accounts you should use to save for retirementIt’s good to have some basic investing knowledge. And we can teach you the few important things you need to understand. They’re not hard to learn, and they’ll help you save for any goal.
Learn how to save for retirementLearn more about retirement accounts at Vanguard
We offer several types of accounts you can use to save for retirement. Figure out which one is right for you.
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