Answer these five questions for a quick checkup to see if you are taking basic steps to save for retirement:
1: Are you signed up for your employer's pre-tax retirement savings plans, such as a 401(k) plan? Are you aware of all other retirement benefits offered by your employer?
2: Are you systematically investing for retirement?
3: Are you regularly contributing to an individual retirement account (IRA)?
4: Do you periodically review your retirement investments to ensure that they are properly allocated for your retirement goals?
5: Have you recently met with a financial advisor to review your retirement savings strategy?
If you answered "No" or "I don't know" to any of these questions, you should consider calling so we can review your retirement plans.