Saving and planning for retirement can make up a huge portion of a person’s life. Decisions like when to retire or if you should continue to work part-time during retirement should definitely be considered carefully.

As you plan ahead for your nest egg years, something you may face is making sure the money you save lasts as long as you do. Nothing could be worse than seeing your accounts empty during the later years of your retirement, so it’s important to ask yourself certain questions to help you better plan for the future:

Considering questions like what you expect your lifestyle to look like or where will you get healthcare, among others, can help you better plan and prepare for retirement.

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