Julie Jason

Fiduciary Wealth Manager | Columnist | Author | Promoter of #FinancialLiteracy | @Forbes Contributor | President of Jackson, Grant

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@Experian A10. Don’t wait. Start saving with your first paycheck. And, invest aggressively. #CreditChat

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@Experian A9. Simply plan on the unexpected. Set aside a special savings fund that you can reach into if and when the need arises. #CreditChat

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@Experian A8. That’s a fool’s errand. Just like going on a diet, focusing on the weight you want to lose by a certain date usually backfires. Focusing on your daily habits of eating and exercising reap results. #CreditChat

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@Experian A7. There is only one right answer: Maximize your match. Learn how your company match works. Then, make sure you claim every penny. #CreditChat

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@Experian A6. Retirement investing is not something you can turn on and off as you travel through time. Just like brushing your teeth, you just do it everyday – saving and investing for retirement needs to become a habit. #CreditChat

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@Experian A5. If you qualify for a Roth IRA, that takes precedence over every other kind of retirement plan you can set up on your own. #CreditChat

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@Experian A4. Debt and retirement savings and not equally weighted. That means you cannot balance one against the other. The trick is to think of retirement savings as more important than anything else you can do with your money – more important than spending. #CreditChat

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@Experian A3. Spending money they don’t have (buying consumer items on credit). Not realizing how important time is in the savings equation. #CreditChat

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@Experian A2. Age, which really translates into time. The number of years you have between now and retirement will determine your potential to build the wealth you need when you retire. #CreditChat

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@Experian A1. Think ahead to a “future you.” As your future -retired-self if you have any regrets when it comes to saving for retirement. If you are like millions of retirees, the answer will be: I regret not saving for retirement when I started my first job. #CreditChat

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A10e. The contest is live now. Enter for free. Three winners will be named 401(k) Champion with a cash prize of $1,000. https://t.co/s855MuQD5h #CreditChat

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Q10. What’s one piece of advice you’d give someone just starting—or restarting—their retirement savings journey? #CreditChat

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A10d. By the way, 401(k)s with matches accelerate compounding.  If you are a knowledgeable 401(k) participant, you can share your story in a national essay contest I sponsor called the 401(k) Champion Competition. #CreditChat

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Q10. What’s one piece of advice you’d give someone just starting—or restarting—their retirement savings journey? #CreditChat

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A10c. And, if you can’t afford to participate, check out your tax withholding. Don’t think you can figure all of this out on a weekend. It takes time and effort and believe me, it’s worth it. You want to do what’s necessary to secure your future. #CreditChat

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Q10. What’s one piece of advice you’d give someone just starting—or restarting—their retirement savings journey? #CreditChat

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A10b. Now, the burden of funding a retirement has shifted from the employer (pensions) to the employee (401ks). While 401(k)s are hugely helpful in amassing retirement wealth if understood and optimized, there is work involved. You need to study your plan. #CreditChat

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Q10. What’s one piece of advice you’d give someone just starting—or restarting—their retirement savings journey? #CreditChat

[Julie Jason @RetireSecureNow]

A10a. Don’t think that everything will fall into place by itself. Why? Times have changed – fewer lifelong pensions – longer lifespans – more complicated lives. . .  #CreditChat

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Q10. What’s one piece of advice you’d give someone just starting—or restarting—their retirement savings journey? #CreditChat

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A9. That’s what emergency funds are for. #CreditChat

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Q9. How can people prepare for unexpected costs or life changes that could impact their retirement plans? #CreditChat

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A7. Easy. Have multiple objectives working at the same time. Always, always, always keep the retirement objective going no matter what the other objectives may be. Why? Do not interrupt compounding. #CreditChat

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Q7. How can you balance saving for retirement with paying off debt or supporting family today? #CreditChat

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A6. Excuses are the biggest obstacle. You can create excuses for not doing your homework, for not taking advantage of compounding, for not maximizing your 401(k). At a minimum, excuses delay action – in worse situations, excuses prevent actions. #CreditChat

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Q6. What are the biggest obstacles people face when trying to save for retirement, and how can they overcome them? #CreditChat

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A5c. You can’t go back in time to catch up on mistakes you made when you were young.  Biggest mistake retirees regret making: Not taking full advantage of compounding by not saving/investing early enough. #CreditChat

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Q5. How should Gen Z, Millennials, and Gen Xers each approach retirement planning differently based on their stage of life? #CreditChat

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A5b. But, most importantly, all generations need to pay greater attention to finance, especially retirement finance, since you only retire once in a lifetime and you don’t get a do-over. This is important stuff. #CreditChat

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Q5. How should Gen Z, Millennials, and Gen Xers each approach retirement planning differently based on their stage of life? #CreditChat