Boomer Retirement Savings Guide

1. Assess Retirement Goals

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2. Review Retirement Accounts

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3. Maximum Retirement Contributions

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4. Investment Diversification

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5. Manage Risk And Time Horizon

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6. Healthcare/Long-Term Planning

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7. Budgeting And Expense Reduction

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8. Social Security Benefit Delay

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