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What monthly income will your retirement savings provide? The number of years you’ll need it to last, the expected rate of return on your outstanding savings balance and the rate at which withdrawals from your savings account will be taxed, will all be determining factors.
Making the decision to return to work after staying at home with children, or leaving the workforce to stay at home is sometimes a difficult decision for parents. The financial aspects of that decision will be based on the elimination of expenses incurred while staying at home, examples of which are life and health insurance premiums that may be replaced by employer-provided plans. When looking at the benefits of working, income should be considered right along side of the ability to build a retirement fund through 401(k) contributions, the cost of health and life insurance and the expenses associated with being part of the work force.
Most people have a cup, jar or piggy bank full of change that you fill each day when you empty your pockets or clean out your purse. But how much do you have? Count it up and take a look!
Most new businesses get started out of personal savings. The amount of money you will need to start yours depends on the initial outlay of funds you’ll need to get started, plus the number of months of ongoing expenses you’ll want to have saved in advance to pay your business expenses before the revenue from your operations can pay for them. Typical startup expenses include such things as office furnishings, equipment needed to operate your business and your initial stock of inventory. Once the business is started, you’ll have initial expenses that you’ll need to pay for, such as employee salaries, rent, utilities, etc.
The cost of an employee is more than their salary. Hiring an employee often involves paying a portion of their social security, medicare and unemployment taxes. Many companies offer benefits in terms of various insurance programs, where the company may pay a portion of the cost, contributions to retirement plans or pensions and other fringe benefits that add to the hiring cost. When looking employee compensation, its important to look at all of these costs rather than just the direct salary.
We all understand that you cannot put a price tag on the value of human life. However, if you are a husband or wife, or a father or mother, your departure would leave a financial gap that could impact the financial health of your family. One component of that gap would be the money you would earn between now and the date of your retirement. When you begin looking at how much life insurance you will need, you will want to make sure that your policy adequately replaces any earnings that your family would miss out on, up until your retirement. The present value of those earnings represents the amount you would need today to replace all of your future earnings. Of course, it is best to work with a knowledgeable financial planner to get the most accurate life insurance assessment given your particular situation and needs.
There are three fundamental ways to meet your long-term care needs. Long-term care costs can be covered by long-term care insurance of by qualifying for Medicaid. Self-insuring is typically the other option. If you are interested in going down the self-insurance path, you’ll need to save the appropriate amount of money to meet your long-term care needs.
As you or a loved one, grows older, long-term care might be required if you or they can no longer perform the essential daily tasks required to take care of oneself. This might also be the case if you have a child with special needs. Long term care costs can vary widely depending on the area of the country that you live in, and the level of care required. As you prepare to meet your financial obligations, you should understand what such long-term care may potentially cost over an extended period.
As a parent or spouse, your most valuable financial asset may be your ability to work and earn a living. If you get injured, become disabled or suffer a severe illness and are unable to work, would you be able to maintain your current standard of living? Savings can disappear quickly, so disability insurance can provide the financial security you and your family will need if the unthinkable occurs. You’ll want to consider all of your monthly financial obligations and the amount of time you will be out of work in assessing your needs.
The purpose of life insurance is to replace your income in case you die so that the family that you are leaving behind can maintain their current lifestyle. How much you need is best decided by working with a qualified financial planner. Things to include your current assets and investments. How much do you currently have saved and how much earning power will be available for supporting your family in your absence? Compare that amount to your anticipated liabilities and expenses. Moreover, don’t forget to include items such as college tuition for your children or paying off your mortgage, in addition to your standard living expenses.
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