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LinkedIn Learning

Planning for Retirement

via LinkedIn Learning

Overview

Learn what you need to know to prepare adequately for retirement.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Maximizing your retirement
1. Are You Ready to Save for Retirement?
  • Checklist before saving
  • Balancing saving with other goals
  • What does retirement look like?
2. Retirement Accounts
  • 401(k) vs. IRA for retirement
  • Roth vs. traditional savings accounts
  • Self-employed retirement accounts
3. How Much to Save for Retirement
  • The power of micro goals
  • How much to save for retirement
  • Are you on track for retirement?
4. Investing for Retirement
  • Investing basics: Stocks vs. bonds
  • Mutual funds and diversification
  • Target-date mutual funds
5. Getting Your Money Before Retirement
  • Rolling over retirement accounts
  • Early loans and withdrawals
6. Retirement Income
  • Retirement account withdrawal rate
  • Will you get Social Security?
  • How do pensions work?
Conclusion
  • Start considering retirement

Taught by

Natalie Taylor and Madecraft

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