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Ready-to-Use Prompts for Retirement Planning
1. Retirement Number
Calculate retirement: age [X], retire at [X], savings $[X], expenses $[X]/yr, SS $[X]/mo.2. 401k Optimization
Optimize 401k: salary $[X], match [X]% up to [X]%, allocation [describe]. Roth vs Traditional.3. Social Security
When to claim SS: age [X], at 62: $[X], at 67: $[X], at 70: $[X]. Breakeven analysis.4. Retirement Budget
Detailed budget: current $[X]/yr. Adjust for healthcare, housing, travel, hobbies, inflation.5. Withdrawal Strategy
Withdrawal from $[X] 401k, $[X] Roth, $[X] taxable. Tax-efficient order, RMD planning.6. Early Retirement (FIRE)
FIRE plan: savings $[X], expenses $[X], retire age [X]. Bridge strategies for <59½ access.7. Healthcare Pre-Medicare
Healthcare before 65: ACA marketplace, COBRA, health sharing, costs for [state].8. Income Sources
Map retirement income: SS, pensions, 401k/IRA, rental, part-time, annuities.9. Estate for Retirees
Estate checklist: will update, trusts, beneficiaries, POA, healthcare directive, gifting.10. Risk Assessment
Assess readiness: age [X], savings $[X], risk [low/med/high]. Longevity, inflation, market risk.
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FAQ
How much to retire?
25x annual expenses (4% rule). $60K/yr = $1.5M. Varies by age, SS, healthcare, lifestyle.
401k or IRA?
Both. Max employer match first, then IRA, then max 401k. Roth better if expecting higher future taxes.
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