Questions to Answer Before You Retire

Retirement Countdown Guidebook

You have been planning for this moment throughout your career—and when you’re about five years away, it’s time to start the final approach. It can feel stressful because there isn’t much room for error.

Before you retire, you’ll encounter several challenges and complex decisions. Most people will only retire once, which is why determining the timing can feel particularly daunting.

We have guided thousands of people into retirement and distilled that collective wisdom in this guidebook. Every journey is unique, but there are always common threads. This guide is a collection of our foundational beliefs, perspectives, and strategies about retirement.

Before You Retire eBook and Retirement Countdown Guidebook

Questions to Answer Before You Retire (Guidebook Chapters)

Chapter 1: Am I Really Ready to Retire?

Addressing key emotional and financial factors is essential when deciding to retire.

Chapter 2: How Do I Calculate My Net Worth?

Creating a personal net worth statement provides a point on your financial map that indicates, “You Are Here.”

Chapter 3: How Do I Replace My Income in Retirement?

Working toward achieving your financial goals without depleting your resources.

Chapter 4: How Do I Account for Social Security, Medicare, and Taxation in Retirement?

Learning the rules to the game to maximize opportunities and avoid costly missteps.

Chapter 5: How Do I Plan for Health Care Costs?

Incorporating projected health care costs into your retirement plan.

Chapter 6: Should I Consider Hiring a Financial Advisor?

Finding a financial advisor you can trust and is a good fit can be a daunting task.

Chapter 7: What Should I Do Next?

Seeing how the different pieces of your plan fit together.

Bonus Chapter: Retirement Workbook

Putting the details of your retirement plan on paper.

Bonus Chapter: Budget Worksheet

Creating a realistic monthly budget based on your retirement income.

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About Savant

Savant Wealth Management is an independent, fee-only wealth management firm providing comprehensive financial advice to individuals, families, and businesses across the nation. Since 1986, we have focused on one key principle—that all financial advice should be made strictly in the best interest of the client. But it goes beyond that. We are committed to helping our clients pursue peace of mind through the collective insight, wisdom, and perspective that we offer.