America’s workers have many demands on their paychecks: mortgages, utility and credit card bills, health care costs, food, saving for college – or even a rainy day. The list is seemingly endless. Saving for retirement might not be a priority.
It should be.
NAGDCA founded National Save for Retirement Week (NS4RW) to make sure that the future has a place in everyone’s budget. This year, Nationwide is supporting NS4RW (Oct 19 -25) by helping America’s workers answer tough questions about preparing for and living in retirement.
1. How much will I need when I retire to live the lifestyle that I want?
To help answer that question, Nationwide developed the On Your Side Interactive Retirement Planner. In less than ten minutes, visitors can set a retirement goal, track their retirement progress and get suggestions to improve their retirement outlook.
2. How should I invest the money that I’m contributing to my retirement?
Remember that investing for retirement is a long-term proposition. The market moves in cycles, but long-term trends tend to be more important than short-term moves of the market. Regular account reviews with an advisor or retirement specialist also help investors adjust for changes in the economy, markets and retirement goals. Nationwide’s Retirement Plan Video Library is an educational series available to those who are beginning their investment journey.
3. How do I enroll in my work-sponsored retirement plan?
Most employers delegate retirement responsibilities to their HR department. In some cases, small business owners act as the HR department. Nationwide’s customer service team (1-877-669-6877) is also available to help.
4. How do I balance paying down debt and saving for retirement at the same time?