5 Ways to Take Control of Your Retirement Savings In Your 40s

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Finance for the People: Getting a Grip on Your Finances. Block it off as a recurring event on your calendar so you honor the commitment.

And don’t worry about becoming Mr. Monopoly overnight—the weekly “date” is meant to help you build your over time as you sort out how to save for retirement. “The first time you sit down, get all your logins.

That’s it!” DeLeon says. “Then the next week, you can start looking at your transactions. Bit by bit, put in the time and deal with the admin and you’ll not only make progress, but you’ll feel better.”Retirements—like houses, cars, and handbags—can range in cost, from budget to luxury.

And the retirement you want will dictate how much money you should be . “Take some time to imagine where you might want to be living, and the lifestyle you want to enjoy in your retirement years,” says Stefanie O’Connell-Rodriguez, author of The Broke and Beautiful Life and founder of . “Research what that version of your future might actually cost.