Now that you have your Last Will and Testament in place and you’ve had a look at your budget, we are ready for the next steps. Let’s get to the heart of the matter. How to get your money in a position to make “retirement” comfortable and sustainable. Everyone is different, so find a competent adviser to work with you.

If your employer has an employee retirement plan, take advantage of it. Especially if the employer donates to the fund.

If your employer does not have a plan, you can take advantage of the Individual Retirement Account. For those of you that don’t make over about $100,000, the Roth IRA is the most tax advantaged plan. You did read Missed Fortune 101 didn’t you? For those of you that don’t qualify for the Roth, a Variable Annuity may be the best option.

Those of you that own a business can very easily setup retirement plans for you and your employees. Again, find a competent adviser to work with you, to find the most tax-advantaged plan for you.

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