How to make your money last through retirement

[@freeasabird5187]

Instead of welcome to country. Let’s pay respect to all that have lost their lives protecting our freedoms.

[@kaitlyncranwick]

My original retirement plan was to retire at 62, work part-time, and save money. However, high prices for everything have severely affected my plan. I'm concerned if people who went through the 2008 financial crisis had an easier time than I am having now. The stock market is worrying me as my income has decreased, and I fear I won't have enough savings for retirement since I can't contribute as much as before.

[@BiancaSherly-qt6sb]

It's recommended to save at least 20% of your income in a 401k. You can use online calculators to estimate how much you should save based on your age and income. Saving at least 20% of your income in a 401(k) can help ensure that you have enough money to retire comfortably. By saving this much, you can take advantage of investing in the stock market and potentially grow your retirement savings over time.

[@hunter-bourke21]

Considering the increased complexity since the 2008 crash and COVID, I suggest diversifying your financial portfolio. I hired an advisor and successfully grew my portfolio by over $150K during this turbulent market using defensive strategies that protect and profit from market fluctuations.

[@maggysterling33254]

@@hunter-bourke21 Kindly share the details for reaching your advisor. With inflation negatively affecting my funds, I'm in search of a more lucrative investment strategy to optimize their performance.

[@hunter-bourke21]

I'd like to give significant credit to *Mary Onita Wier* who maintains a strong online presence. You can easily find her through a web search. While there are some other individuals worth considering, it may be more challenging to locate them. In addition, Julia has provided excellent guidance throughout the year.

[@StellaMaris-lv2uq]

I appreciate the information. I did my own research, and your advisor seems to possess a great deal of expertise and knowledge. I've reached out to her via email and scheduled a phone call. I'm impressed by her expertise, and I'm looking forward to our discussion.

[@aubattler]

You lost me at welcome to country for a podcast give me a break

[@user-rebax2003]

The welcome to country was very respectful. Thank you.