Have you sat down and really thought about your financial future? I know people are busy these days and you think “well I’m young now and I’ll have time to do it later.” You’re dead wrong. You are NEVER too young to start saving for retirement!
They say if a 25 year old puts in $2.00 a day into a savings account ($60.00 a month), buy the time he reaches 65 he’ll have a million dollars. However, what is a million dollars these days – really? It’s practically chump change with rising housing and cost of living expenses.
So you have to make a budget to save for the future. Don’t expect Social Security to kick in, they’re having problems already – much less when you get to be that age!
Here are some strategies to help you save for the future and your retirement:
1. Make a list of your monthly income. Include everything from your wages to gambling winnings, child support receive, alimony, and any other income you get every month.
2. Then make a list of your expenses. List everything you spend from your utilities to your cell phone bill. Also your child’s violin lessons, pet...