Retirement is a goal we work towards throughout our lifetime, and ultimately should be a goal we enjoy. Retirement does take a substantial amount of planning and it is easy to become overwhelmed with retirement planning.  Have I saved enough? When do I know when I can afford to stop working? What retirement mistakes can I avoid? These are the ongoing  and never ending questions that overwhelms us.

Bellows is an excellent resource list that can help you with your retirement planning.

Social Security Benefits Calculator
The Social Security Administration has a calculator that provide estimates of an individual’s projected Social Security retirement and disability benefits. Individuals can create an online account and use the  calculator online and obtain help  with current benefits and  estimates of future Social Security benefits.

U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration – Retirement Planning Worksheets
Taking the Mystery Out of Retirement Planning, is a publication of the U.S. Department of Labor, provides useful information and interactive worksheets to help individuals determine whether their retirement savings are on track or if they need to make changes while there is time before retirement. Publication was last updated November 2021

AARP Retirement Calculator
AARP’s Retirement Calculator can provide you with a personalized snapshot of what your financial future might look based on your current retirement savings. This is a great tool that assesses all aspects of retirement planning.