How Does One Plan For Retirement? 
How does one plan for retirement ? First thing is to make the decision to set aside today 's dollars for a future use . You have to decide to make the commitment to set aside funds , leave them alone while growing and consistently contribute to this future goal . This means living on less to today , so you can live with more tomorrow . Once you 've made that commitment to yourself , it is good to find an investment professional that will explain your options and the choices in front of you . Avoid the one trick pony advisors who beat one and one choice only into your head . There are many ways to get there . The goal is to consistently save in one or more choices to get you there . 