Easy Ways to Save Money for Retirement

Kathleen Coxwell

October 1, 2015

Are you saving all you can for retirement?

We all know we have to do it. But, the reality is that saving is hard. However, if you don’t save for retirement, you are likely to run out of money as you age.

Easy Ways to Save Money for Retirement

It can sometimes feel like you need to be a superhero to save enough for retirement.

However, here are four easy ways to save — no matter who you are:

1. Start today — If you are not saving, start today. You are reading this article, so you care — build on that and go save right now. If you are already saving, start saving more today.

2. Automate your savings — Enroll in an automatic withdrawal plan so that you don’t have to manually do it every month.

3. Meet your employer’s match — If you are lucky enough to work somewhere that offers employer matching for your savings, make sure you meet that match! It is free money for you and your retirement.

4. Set a goal — Knowing exactly how much you need to retire can be a powerful motivating factor for saving. The best retirement calculator can be a powerful tool for finding how much you need to retire.

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