Planning Is Essential For A Secure Retirement (NAPSA)—There’s good news for boomers who are approaching retirement without a retirement plan. There are steps they can still take to secure their finances andlifestyle in the future. That's one of the key messages from a guide designed to provide baby boomers with retirement planninginformation. The brochure, “Pick Up The Pace,” shows boomers that to have a long,healthy andsatisfyinglife in retirement, they need to start. planningforit now. The guidealso says that by taking the right steps now, they are morelikely to have more choices later, better control of their finances andbe better able to have thelifestyle they desire. It also points outthat the lack of a plan mayresult in fewer choices. For example, it appears many boomers expect to work well beyondretirement age, not because they wantto, but because they will haveto in order to meet living expenses. Besides considering futurelife events such as long-term care needs, the brochure suggests steps you can take now to give yourself more peace of mind about your future. For example, it may be time to review your income sources, organize your financial records or Having a plan in place can offer a boomer more choices when it comesto finances and lifestyle in retirement. cial security as well. For example, what resources have you identified to help maintain your independencein the years ahead? Forstarters, an Area Agency on Aging can be an excellent source for information about retirement planning, financial assistance, legal services, employment and other community resources for olderadults. To find an Area Agency onAging, contact the Eldercare Locator, a free service of the U.S. Administration on Aging,at (800) 677-1116 or visit www-eldereare.gov. To learn more about planning for retirement, get a copy of the “Pick Up The Pace” brochure. Go online at www.eldercare.gow/ Eldercare.NET/Public/Resources/ createa will to protect your assets. Resources.aspx or call the ElderExperts say lifestyle options care Locator at (800) 677-1116 to can have an impact on your finan- order the brochure.
