WHAT DOES YOUR GOLF SWING

What Does Your Golf Swing Say About Retirement Planning?

(NAPSI)-Plan on spending your retirement days on the golf course? Maybe your golf swing offers some tips on how you can afford those greens fees.

• Hook--You've veered off course and haven't put away as much as you should. Well, it's time to get back on the fairway. "If you're over 50, take advantage of the catch-up provision, which allows you to put an additional $5,000 a year in your 401(k) plan," says Gary Akiyama, a financial advisor with Akiyama Financial Services LLC.

• Straight shot--The good news is you've been building savings and are on track to retire comfortably. Take a look at an immediate annuity to ensure a dependable income throughout retirement. "People are living longer and the risk of outliving your money is very real," says Al Close of Symetra Financial. "An income annuity is a great way to ensure your money lasts as long as you do."

• Long drive--Your successful investments have paid off. While ahead of the rest, you now need to focus on diversifying your portfolio to prepare for the next phase of retirement. Seek out advice from a financial advisor on issues such as wealth transfer to help approach the next "shot" correctly.

For more retirement planning tips, visit www.symetra.com.

Proper planning can help your retirement suit you to a tee.