Retirement planning is essential to ensure people have sufficient financial resources to support themselves during their retirement years.

Here's a timeline that shows when people should start planning for retirement and what steps they should take at each stage:

Age 20-30:

•          Start contributing to a retirement savings plan, such as a 401(k) or IRA, as soon as possible, even if it's just a small amount each month.

•          Focus on paying off high-interest debt, such as credit card or student loans.

•          Build an emergency fund that can cover at least three to six months of expenses.

Age 30-40:

•          Increase contributions to retirement accounts as income allows.

•          Consider meeting with a financial advisor to review retirement savings progress and adjust strategies as needed.

Age 40-50:

•          Reevaluate retirement goals and adjust savings strategies as necessary.

•          Consider purchasing long-term care insurance.

•          Take advantage of "catch-up" contributions allowed in retirement accounts for those over 50.

Age 50-60:

•          Develop a comprehensive retirement plan with a realistic budget and projected expenses.

•          Review and adjust retirement savings and investment strategies, if necessary.

•          Consider maximizing contributions to retirement accounts.

Age 60-70:

•          Develop a retirement income plan that accounts for all sources of income, including Social Security and any pensions or other retirement accounts.

•          Review and adjust retirement plan as needed.

•          Consider downsizing or relocating to reduce expenses.

Age 70 and beyond:

•          Review and adjust retirement income plans annually.

•          Ensure that retirement savings are being used effectively and efficiently.

•          Consider estate planning and creating a will.

Overall, starting planning for retirement as early as possible is essential, as this allows for more time to save and compound interest. However, there is always time to start planning for retirement, and adjusting strategies as necessary can help to ensure that people can retire comfortably.

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