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OUT OF YOUR CONTROL – LONGEVITY
OUT OF YOUR CONTROL – LONGEVITY As you may remember, we talked earlier about how we are living longer. Longevity or how long we live will definitely impact our retirement planning. Now you may think, I have control over some factors concerning my longevity, like eating right, exercising, etc. And taking care of our bodies is a great thing! But only God knows our days. According to the Society of Actuaries, one in four 65-year-old individuals can expect to live past age 90. Be prepared!
IMPORTANCE OF PLANNING
IMPORTANCE OF PLANNING Something else that falls under your control is a budget. That’s why the retirement budget worksheet you have in front of you is so valuable. As a part of your homework today, take this worksheet home and fill it out honestly! Get a grasp on where your money is being spent and any changes you can make to decrease your spending and increase your saving. If you hear nothing else I say today, take this away: SPEND LESS THAN YOU EARN!
IMPORTANCE OF PLANNING In this first section, we’ll address some basic retirement factors. We’ll look at the changing landscape of retirement as people are living longer than before. This means you’ll spend more time in retirement and will need to plan ahead for inflation to have enough income to last your entire lifetime. But don’t forget that deciding to retire is not just a financial decision. It is also an emotional decision: How will you handle not working full time? If married, will you be home with your spouse all day? What will you spend your time doing? What will your week look like? Any activities or ways you can get involved in the community? Will you move? Etc.
IMPORTANCE OF PLANNING
IN YOUR CONTROL – ASSET ALLOCATION The next area that is in your control is Asset Allocation within your retirement account. Often people think that Asset Allocation is the most important part of your retirement plan. But really, saving is the most important, then Asset Allocation. Proper diversification will be affected by three factors: time horizon until you want to start taking dollars from your account, your tolerance for risk, and your specific retirement goals (what kind of retirement you are trying to fund). Let’s talk about the three main investment approaches with GuideStone. Please look at the handout that is titled “Choose Your Funds”.
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SIMPLE STEPS TO CHANGE YOUR FUTURE Make sure your total contributions are on track. Use online calculators and planning tools at GuideStone.org/Calculators. Get an investment recommendation at GuideStone.org/IRT. Learn more about consolidating your investments at GuideStoneRetirement.org/Consolidate. Access your MyGuideStone™ account at My.GuideStone.org. This plan may also help you reduce your taxes. Income taxes are deferred on plan contributions and investment earnings, and contributions by ministers are also excluded from Social Security taxes.
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CONTACT US 1-888-98-GUIDE (1-888-984-8433) Info@GuideStone.org With thousands of investment options available for ministers and church employees, why should they use this plan? First, the Church Retirement Plan has no sales commissions. This means 100% of the money you contribute is invested directly into your account.