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This project aims to raise awareness about retirement savings and financial planning. It provides alarming statistics, highlights the importance of emergency funds, discusses the downsides of 401(k) loans and early withdrawals, and explores different retirement savings options.
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Your Most Important Project Duane Eberhard
Todays Project Is Your Financial Future $ecure?
Out of 100 people who starts working at the age of 25, by the age 65: • http://www.statisticbrain.com/retirement-statistics/ • Where do you want to end up on this chart?
Amount Needed in Savings For Retirement The above sums assume your portfolio will earn a 6 percent annualized return during the course of your retirement and endure 2 percent annual inflation erosion. http://www.statisticbrain.com/retirement-statistics/ Do you know if you are on track to hit your number? Project Goal / Target
Retirement Statistics http://www.statisticbrain.com/retirement-statistics/>
American Net Worth Statistics Project Baseline
62% of Americans have no emergency savings for things such as a $1,000 emergency room visit or a $500 car repair
Have you set aside emergency or rainy day funds that would cover your expenses for 3 months? (by age) • Side Note - The effects of the "Great Recession" • 61% had savings prior to 2008 • Of that group • 32% have used up some of their savings since the great recession • 12% have used up nearly all their savings • 13% have used up ALL their savings Project Change Request http://www.federalreserve.gov/econresdata/2013-report-economic-well-being-us-households-201407.pdf
401(k) - Loans and Early Withdrawals What are the downsides from doing this? • - Taxes • Early Withdrawal Penalties • Forced Payback • Lost Growth Potential
How much thought have you given to the financial planning for your retirement? (by age) • http://www.federalreserve.gov/econresdata/2013-report-economic-well-being-us-households-201407.pdf
Which one of the following best describes your plan for retirement? (by age) http://www.federalreserve.gov/econresdata/2013-report-economic-well-being-us-households-201407.pdf What is your overall Project Goal for retirement?
What type(s) of retirement savings or pension do you (or your spouse/partner) have? (by age) http://www.federalreserve.gov/econresdata/2013-report-economic-well-being-us-households-201407.pdf
P D C A What would happen if you did this in all areas of your life?