Your Retirement Your Way - What does retirement look like to you?

KALAMAZOO, Mich. - Oct. 27, 2015 - PRLog -- What does retirement mean to you?

What does it mean to be retired? It depends on whom you ask.

Retirement means different things to different people, but most agree that freedom is high on the list. You’re free to reinvent your life – and you’ll want your income to keep pace.

That’s why it’s so important to work with your Edward Jones financial advisor. As you approach retirement, he or she can help you stay on track to live the life you want.

Your retirement your way

To get started, here are a few questions to think about for yourself or discuss with your loved ones:

• How will leaving the workforce make you feel?
Some people say they can’t wait to leave work; others are a little fearful. Be realistic about how you feel.

• What would you like to achieve during your retirement?
For many, retirement means freedom to share their time, talents and treasure. Your financial advisor can help you develop a strategy to pay for your retirement today and leave a legacy for tomorrow, if that’s your goal.

• Are there any financial roadblocks to your retirement vision?
Part of working toward your personal retirement goals is thinking through the “what ifs” and how to overcome any roadblocks. Your financial advisor can play a valuable role in this process because he or she knows what’s important to you and your family.

• How will your retirement affect your family?
Will you fill your calendar with volunteer activities or that household to-do list – or both? Do you want to babysit the grandkids every other weekend? Share your retirement vision with your spouse and children to help ensure everyone is on the same page.

What other questions or ideas do you have about retirement? Share them with your financial advisor. By understanding your retirement vision, he or she can help you make it a reality.

Contact your local financial advisor

For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact your financial advisor today.