Weekly Topic Inspiration: Financial Planning for Retirement

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   Simone Smithposted 11 years ago

   Ideally, all of us will reach an age at which we can retire. How can we ensure that we have enough money to live off of once we reach that point?
   
   Share your retirement savings and financial planning advice as part of this week’s Weekly Topic Inspiration challenge. Even if you’re not already an expert on this subject, a little research can go a long way- especially toward securing a sound financial future for your future self!
   
   
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      Victoria Lynnposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Here's one 4 Basic Steps in Financial Retirement Planning. I like this topic. Can I do some more!
      http://victorialynn.hubpages.com/_VFace … g-101?done

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      Brainy Bunnyposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I decided to write on retirement plans for the self-employed.
      
      http://brainybunny.hubpages.com/hub/Ret … yed-People

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   JillKostowposted 11 years ago

   Here is my hub:  Tips on Applying for Social Security Benefits
   
   http://jillkostow.hubpages.com/hub/Tips … y-Benefits

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      Simone Smithposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Wow, that was fast! Fabulous Hub. You've provided a lot of useful information and a great overview of the application.

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         JillKostowposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         Thanks Simone!!!!

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      EuroCafeAuLaitposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      OK, after being locked out of the social security system, lol, I switched gears, and here is my contribution to the WTI:
      
      http://eurocafeaulait.hubpages.com/hub/ … -Plan?done

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         EuroCafeAuLaitposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         It's called, How to Create a Great Retirement Plan

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         Simone Smithposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         This is a nicely laid-out Hub that has some very useful tips!

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            EuroCafeAuLaitposted 11 years agoin reply to this

            YAY!  I felt a little out of my element, but I tried!  Thanks

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   mts1098posted 11 years ago

   How To Cut Expenses and Save For Retirement

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      Simone Smithposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks for sharing your experience, mts1098! I especially appreciate that helpful table you've provided with cost-cutting ideas. Those are great for people of any age!

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         mts1098posted 11 years agoin reply to this

         thanks this has worked for me...cheers...bet you are excited for the new Batman movie

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   Millionaire Tipsposted 11 years ago

   I am ahead of you Simone.  I posted this a few weeks ago.  It is about creating a spreadsheet to plan how much you will need for the rest of your life.
   
   http://millionairetips.hubpages.com/hub … ur-Savings

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      Simone Smithposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Wow, Millionaire Tips! You're ON it!

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   CyberShelleyposted 11 years ago

   Hi Simone, Thank you for the weekly idea, and here is a link to my hub. 
   I have gone through the different ages, explaining how much you need to save to retire, if you start saving in your 20's, 30's. 40's 50's and even go into your 60's.
   http://cybershelley.hubpages.com/t/31e64f

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      Simone Smithposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      This is so useful! I'm glad that I've started saving now. The burden is much less.

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   bankscottageposted 11 years ago

   I had already done hubs on Retirement Savings Plans for Small Businesses and the Self-Employed and on the fact that your social security benefit could be taxed so I switched gears a little and here is my Hub for this topic: "10 Retirement Savings Tips for When You start Your First Job"
   
   http://bankscottage.hubpages.com/hub/10 … -First-Job
   
   I thought tips by mts 1098 in his hub on this topic were so good, I put in a link to it.

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      mts1098posted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I enjoyed the way bankscottage showed the compound effect so much I linked it in my hub...cheers

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      Simone Smithposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I second mts1098. This is a fabulous Hub!

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   Teresa Higginsposted 11 years ago

   Being new to hub pages, I am looking for all sorts of inspiration to write so I decided to give the Weekly Topic Inspiration a try.   Here is a link to the article I wrote. ( the directions said you didn't have to be an expert, and I am not, I wrote about the best advice I ever received).
   http://teresahiggins.hubpages.com/hub/R … ingJust-10

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      Simone Smithposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      That's fabulous, Teresa! Thanks so much for creating the Hub and passing on the good advice.

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         Teresa Higginsposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         Thank you!

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   urmilashukla23posted 11 years ago

   Here is a link to my hub.
   
   http://urmilashukla23.hubpages.com/hub/ … ty-Benefit

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   JPhillipiposted 11 years ago

   Here is a hub on how to apply for social security benefits.
   http://jphillipi.hubpages.com/hub/How-T … l-Security

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    greatstuffposted 11 years ago

    Here's my hub : Retirement Financial Planning - For Women
    
    http://greatstuff.hubpages.com/hub/reti … l-planning

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    whaturmissingposted 11 years ago

    During these times everyone should be planning for retirement and in Canada contribute to RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan).  Here's a hub talking about what types of RRSPs available:
    
    http://whaturmissing.hubpages.com/hub/L … es-of-RRSP

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    sholland10posted 11 years ago

    HI Simone!
    I wrote this hub last year.  I hope you don't mind me adding it here.  It has information about financial planning, but mostly about WHAT to do with yourself when you retire.  So many people think they can't wait until retirement, but they find when they "relax" they have terrible health problem. 
    
    This is a great topic!  One more people should pay attention to, even when young.
    Susan
    
    http://sholland10.hubpages.com/hub/Reti … -is-a-Must

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    Simone Smithposted 11 years ago

    Happy Monday, Hubbers! Our latest Weekly Topic Inspiration theme comes from Denise Handlon and addresses automation and how it has changed our lives. I hope you'll join in and write a Hub on this subject. It's quite the interesting issue!

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